Cultures & Traditions
Step into Nigeria’s diverse cultural landscape, home to more than 350 ethnic groups with their own traditions, festivals, dressings, and ways of life.
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Owanbe: A Glance into Nigeria’s Grand Celebration Culture
In the colourful world of Nigerian festivities, one event stands out for its grandiosity and lively spirit – Owanbe (sometimes…
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How FESTAC ’77 was Celebrated in Lagos, Nigeria in 1977
Nigerian delegation with a sailor holding the FESTAC ’77 sign at the opening ceremony. © Marilyn Nance The Second World…
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All You Need To Know About the Igbo People of Bioko in Equatorial Guinea
Igbo People of Bioko, Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea, located at the Eastern end of the Gulf of Guinea, West coast…
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Oba Orompoto – The first Female Alaafin of Oyo
Oba Orompoto is the first and perhaps the only female Alaafin of Oyo. She was known for her bravery and…
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Iria Festival in Rivers State where Maidens Dance Half-Naked
Long before the advent of colonialism, Nigerian tribes have their unique ways of performing traditional rites, some of which have…
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Yoruba Folktale: How Aaye And Aigboran Became Enemies
A long time ago, there was a man called “Aigboran”. He got married to a very beautiful woman whom he…
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Fifty Igbo Proverbs and their Meanings in English Language
Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria Proverbs are popular sayings that provide nuggets of wisdom. They are simple, brief, and popular…
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Oriki Ilorin Afonja (Panegyric of Ilorin)
Are-Ona-Kakanfo Afonja of Ilorin In case you have been searching for the oriki of Ilorin Afonja, you have landed in…
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Tribes in Nigeria- The Ogba People
Rivers State is considered the sixth-largest geographic area in Nigeria according to 2006 census data. The state has an indigenously…
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Oriki Offa – Eulogy of Offa Town in Kwara State
Olofa of Offa Palace Offa is a city located in Kwara State with a population of about 100,000 inhabitants. Offa…
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Igbo Pre-Colonial Political System/Administration
The Igbo pre-colonial political system/administration was described by scholars as acephalous, a term which means leaderless, headless or chiefless. This…
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Hausa/Fulani Pre-colonial Political Administration
Fulani took over the political leadership of Hausa states in the early 19th century. After the great Jihad war (1804-1810)…
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Moremi Ajasoro: History of the Brave Queen of Ile-Ife
The story of Moremi Ajasoro of Ile-Ife is not in any way new to Yoruba people as well as people…
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Oriki Ibeji (Yoruba Twins Panegyric) and its English Translation
Identical twins Taiwo Adejare and Kehinde Adejare pose for a picture in Igbo Ora, Oyo State, Nigeria April 4, 2019.…
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Erin Ijesha Waterfall: Tourist Destination in Osun State
Erin Ijesha waterfall Location Erin Ijesha Waterfall, also known as Olumirin Waterfall, is located in the heart of Erin-Ijesha, a…
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