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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Sharo Festival- How Fulani boys endure flogging to pass into manhood and get married
Nigeria, the giant of Africa, is made up of over 350 different ethnic groups/tribes with beautiful and varying cultures and…
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Ibini Ukpabi- The Long Juju of Arochukwu And A Passage of No Return
During the olden days in Igbo land, Ibini Ukpabi, a deity popularly called the ‘Long Juju‘, was used to settle…
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List of Obas (Kings) of Benin Empire
The title of Oba was adopted in Benin Empire after the Ogiso rule ended. The Oba title was created by…
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Gbegiri Soup- A Pathway To The Heart Of Yoruba Men
The Yoruba people of south western Nigeria are known for their varieties of delicious and tantalizing soups that sends the…
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Ibi Ugwu (Male Circumcision) In Igbo Land
The act of circumcising babies in Igbo land is an ancient culture and tradition of the Igbo people which has…
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Oruko Amutorunwa (Pre-Destined Names) In Yorubaland
In Yoruba land, one of the most important things done when a child is born is to give the child…
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Yoruba Culture and the Left Hand
The Yoruba people are one of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria. They inhabit the south western part of…
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Ila– Yoruba Tribal Mark
Hundreds of years ago, the drawing of Ila (tribal/facial mark) was a common practice among the Yoruba tribe of Western…
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Bori Religion In Hausaland
Bori is a traditional religion of the Hausa people of northern Nigeria which involves animism, magic and spiritual possession. The…
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The Life of Usman Dan Fodio and the Revolutionary Jihad of 1804
In the annals of Nigerian and West African history, few figures have left as enduring a mark as Usman Dan…
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Ojude Oba- The Colourful Festival of the Ijebu Nation
Click here to watch the video Ojude Oba is an annually celebrated festival in the heart of Ijebu-…
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Traditional Occupations in Yoruba Land
The Yoruba people are one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria; they are found in the southwestern part…
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The Igue Festival- Edo's colourful festival
The Igue festival takes the pre- eminence among festivals celebrated in Edo State. The most colorful and paramount importance to…
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