Ekpo masquerades - these masquerades represent ancestors and are considered intermediaries between the physical world and the afterlife. The Ekpo masquerade costumes are made from organic materials like raffia, leaves, animal hides, and intricately carved wooden masks, embellished motifs and important symbols. The masquerades dance to cultural routines at special events and their dances tell tales and deliver messages to the neighbourhood. 

Mbopo This ritual consists of fattening young women in preparation for marriage in an effort to enhance the beauty of an unmarried woman and prepare her for married life. During this process, the maiden learns details about childcare, motherhood, how to keep a home among other skills. Maidens may stay in the fattening house for a period of three months to seven years where they are are well fed well and not expected to do any labour. Mbopo is a practice that is currently dying out.