Masquerade Catches Fire While ‘Doing Show’ in Anambra

IZUNNA OKAFOR

It was a dramatic scenario as a masquerade literally caught fire during a show in a cultural festival in Anambra State.

The incident happened at Amawa village square, Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State during the ‘Elim Ede’ Cultural Festival which held over the weekend.

According to the video, the masquerade, in attempt to enthrall the audience with a routine fire stunt, surprisingly had its costume magneted by the fire put on before him, which immediately enveloped him, despite attempts by its members to put it off.

The scene became more horrifying and pitiable when the masquerade immediately stood up and started running helplessly in search of safety with fire all over his body, while people chased after him to quench the fire.

Although it is, however, not yet certain as to whether there was casualty thereafter or not but it was reported that the unfortunate accident did not end well with the masquerade.

See the attached video for more details: