Ejagham traditional music play a significant role in the expression of the culture, tradition and history of Ejagham people. It also provides some narratives to our way of life. There are several Ejagham traditional musical instruments that facilitate the making of Ejagham traditional music.

Musical instruments are mostly used for entertainment purposes and in doing so they complement Ejagham arts and culture. In Ejagham, some of these instruments could also be used as a means of communication in both entertainment and non-entertainment circumstances to both the living and our ancestors. For example, during entertainment some instruments could be used to communicate direct or coded messages such as change of dance steps, increase or reduction of dancing pace, change of direction, instructions to go further or retreat and even to end the show. Of course these messages are only understood by those who understand the language of the instruments.

Similarly, in non-entertainment situations some instruments could be used to communicate information directly to the immediate or neighbouring communities. This was prevalent and effective when communities were small and the environment was less noisy. It is also used in communication during rituals and spiritual performances.

Generally, traditional musical instruments have evolved. Some have been mordenised, modified and others made popular globally. As a result of technology, some of the sounds of traditional musical instruments have been digitalised. This innovation makes it possible to replicate the same sounds produced by these instruments and ensures that, in current situation where skilled players of these instruments are lacking, we still make and enjoy traditional music.   The question is, where in the scheme of things, is Ejagham traditional musical instruments?

Ejagham is a large nation of clusters. The influences of the 21^st century have impacted the type and style of music as well as the instruments used to make them in the different clusters. Hence, there are various types of musical instrument, some are unique to the clusters and others are common across the clusters. In fact, there are cases where there are variations of the same instrument. Below are some of the Ejagham traditional musical instruments.

One unique thing about Ejagham musical instruments is that while most of the instruments are played by people who are skilled in the art, others a donned by the performers. Together they produce the most heavenly melody that is uniquely Ejagham.