Festivals in Nigeria
- Nigerian Festivals
How FESTAC ’77 was Celebrated in Lagos, Nigeria in 1977
Nigerian delegation with a sailor holding the FESTAC ’77 sign at the opening ceremony. © Marilyn Nance The Second World…
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Iria Festival in Rivers State where Maidens Dance Half-Naked
Long before the advent of colonialism, Nigerian tribes have their unique ways of performing traditional rites, some of which have…
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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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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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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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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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