Ogene

The ogene is an instrument used in ceremonies, calling people in the village, and other such occasions. It was used by a town crier to give the message to the men of a meeting. The ogene is an instrument a lot like a large metal bell or gong. In the book, a town crier in each of the nine villages in Umuofia held an ogene when crying to the town. Okoye knew how to play the ogene, and all musicians who used them brought happiness to others throught their music.