Cultures and Traditions

Dive into Nigeria’s diverse cultures and traditions at OldNaija.com, showcasing over 350 ethnic groups with rich customs, festivals, attire, and more.

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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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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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How Tortoise Dealt With Monkey – Nigerian Folktale

Long ago in the animal kingdom, tortoise and monkey were good friends until one day when monkey cheated tortoise who…
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