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The Anwain people perform several traditional dances. They are among the clan that within Esan that performs the
Egbabonalimhiin dance. Egbabonalimhiin was devised by hunters in about 1400 CE; it is performed only by initiated males. Other traditional dances include: Ilegheze, performed by AKHOBA
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