Cultures and Traditions
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Sharo Festival: How Fulani Boys Endure Flogging to Pass into Manhood and Marriage
In the cultural setting of Nigeria, the Fulani people stand out with a festival that captures both fascination and controversy.…
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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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Igue Festival: A Celebration of Benin Heritage
The Igue festival stands as the preeminent cultural celebration in Edo State, Nigeria. Renowned for its majestic displays and profound…
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