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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Omashi Iyi Cave: Cultural Pride of Anambra State

Omashi Iyi cave is located in Anambra State, Nigeria. The cave, also known as the Shrine of Omashi-Iyi, is a…
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Opobo: Land of the Great King Jaja Where Noise Making is Forbidden at Night

The sights of eye-catching multi-storey buildings greet you as you make your way into Opobo town. Whether you decide to…
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Oriki Ijebu (Eulogy of Ijebu People)

The Ijebu people are one of the major Yoruba sub-tribes dwelling in present day Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria. They are…
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Titles of Traditional Rulers in Yorubaland

Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III In Yoruba land, apart from Oba which is the general name for a king, each…
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Iwu – The Dying Traditional Body Markings of Edo People

Introduction What is Iwu in Edo Culture? You might have come across some Edo folks with different kinds of markings…
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Top 5 Traditional Dances in Nigeria

Nigeria is made up of over 350 tribes and ethnic groups with different cultures and traditions, one of which is…
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The Real Origin And Meanings of Yoruba Names

There are many Yoruba names whose meanings are now lost due to the fact that the words forming the roots…
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Breathtaking Photos From The 2018 Igue Festival In Edo State

As Egungun festival is to the Yoruba ethnic group and Durbar festival, to the Hausa/Fulani people, so is Igue…
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Oriki Eko (Eulogy Of Lagos)

To talk of the busiest, most populous and popular city in Nigeria, one would talk of Lagos otherwise known as…
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How To Greet Or Say Hello In 15 Nigerian Languages

Nigeria is made up of over 350 ethnic groups with beautiful culture, traditions and diverse languages which guide them in…
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List and Details of Five Prominent Tribes in Kwara State

Located in the North Central geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Kwara State has earned its slogan, “The State of Harmony,” through…
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Female Idoma Names And Their Meanings

Are you looking for a beautiful Idoma name for your little baby girl? Below are over 70 female Idoma names and…
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Male Idoma Names And Their Meanings

The Idoma people are one of the most popular ethnic groups in Nigeria with their beautiful culture and traditions. They…
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The story of Oluronbi and Iroko Oluwere, the spirit-tree

A mighty tree in the forest in a certain ancient village in Yorubaland, Ajangbe, where people would go to implore…
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Oriki Iwo (Eulogy of Iwo Town)

Iwo is a town in Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria with beautiful people and traditions. Below is the oriki (eulogy or…
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