Funeral ceremonies are very important to Africans who believe in indigent faiths because of their belief in ancestors. They not only ensure that the deceased makes a smooth transition to life as an ancestor, but also that the new ancestor is happy with the outpouring of love from his or her family. Africans do not worship their ancestors who have passed away, but they revere and appreciate them. When a person dies, his or her soul splits from the body and transforms into a spirit, according to Obinagu Udi religious belief. It is a social advancement to become a spirit. What was once human is now superhuman. The spirit enters the state of immortality at this point. The living is supposed to notice this change and pay their respects to the deceased through ceremonies and rituals. This is because, the People or should I say, the living expect their ancestors to be constant protectors of the living. Music usually accompanies this Igbo religious ritual and is used in prayer to request favors or help from the spirit world. The drum and other musical instruments unlock communication with the spirit world. This is part of the activities that happens during a masquerade burial on Igbo land. After all other ceremonies, various masquerade goes to dance by the grave of the deceased. It is a sign of respect and not many people are privileged to have this sort of burial. Continue to watch more.... And do not forget to subscribe and share the video.