Cultures and Traditions

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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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Some original names or spellings of Igbo towns and villages
Below are some original or correct names or spellings of Igbo towns and villages. The Igbo people who inhabit eastern…
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The Origin Of ‘Iyawo’, The Yoruba Word For Wife
It is unknown to many speakers of the Yoruba language that the original Yoruba word for wife is ‘aya’ and…
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Oriki Ibadan (Eulogy Of Ibadan)
The Yoruba people of Western Nigeria are known for their beautiful and amazing customs and traditions of which the art…
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Our Culture, Our Tradition: Embracing The Nigerian Way Of Life
Our basic definition of culture is that it is the way of life of a particular group of people inhabiting…
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12 Amazing Facts About Opa Oranmiyan (Oranmiyan’s Staff) That You Never Knew
Opa Oranmiyan is a popular obelisk erected in the Yoruba town of Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race. Below…
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8 Local Words That Have The Same Pronunciation And Meaning In Yoruba And Edo Languages
History has it that the Yoruba and Edo ethnic groups of western Nigeria have related origin and similar elements in…
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Lisabi Festival In Abeokuta: A Celebration Of Egbaland’s Independence
In the heart of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, the Egba people come together annually to celebrate the…
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Iwa Iji: The New Yam Festival in Igboland
As the rainy season yields to harvest time in southeastern Nigeria, an age-long tradition springs to life. The Igbo people,…
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Oladunwo Festival- The Pride of Okemesi-Ekiti
In the rustic and serene town of Okemesi which is located in the heart of Ekiti State, Nigeria, people gather…
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Atilogwu Dance of the Igbo People
The Igbo people are one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria. They inhabit the eastern region of the…
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Oriki Oyo (Eulogy of Oyo)
Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III Oyo is an ancient town in Oyo State, South-Western Nigeria. It was founded as the…
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Oke’badan festival in the heart of Ibadan
The Oke’badan festival is one of the many colourful and glamorous festivals celebrated in the city of Ibadan, the capital…
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Oloolu – The Father of all Masquerades in Ibadan
Oloolu masquerade | Abiyamo Egungun (masquerading) is a popular practice among the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. They see it…
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Obitun: Initiation of girls into womanhood in Ondo Town
The people of Ondo inhabit the south western region of Nigeria and are one of the largest subgroups of the…
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