Archives Tag: Culture

Culture

April 19, 2022

  The United States Mission in Nigeria has a job opening for qualified Nigerians that can teach Hausa and Yoruba languages/cultures in universities and colleges. Disclosing this information, the Public Affairs Section of the Mission noted that the FLTA program is aimed at presenting young foreign teachers with the opportunity to lecture students in American … Continue reading US Mission In Nigeria Announces Job Opportunities For Teachers Of Hausa And Yoruba Languages

By ugo-chinedu

Nigeria

April 19, 2022

  The past week on Twitter has forced me to consider this angle to many norms and notions that we seem to have taken and turned into our culture as Nigerians. Some speak to serious cultural discourses, others, not so much. That said, this is not your average “Helpful Article”. It is as light-hearted as … Continue reading Things That Feel Nigerian But Are Not

By david-okwara

People

April 19, 2022

  The Burkanawa People The Burkanawa are also referred to as the Barke people. They are a group which is adopting the culture and lifestyle of the dominant Hausa-Fulani. In other words, they are a blend or an emerging group of the Hausa and Fulani merging process. They are dominant people in northern Nigeria. As … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Burkanawa People

By jeremiah

Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

  Introduction / History The Awak people are located in the southeast corner of Bauchi State in Nigeria. This district is well-watered, and the terrain varies from high plateaus to rich plains. The Awak are a small ethnic group, speaking Awak, an Adamawa language. They use Hausa as a secondary or trade language. Awak history … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Awak People

By jeremiah

Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

  Ngizim is one of five Chadic languages indigenous to Yobe State, the others being Bade, Bole, Karekare, and Ngamo. Ngizim is a member of the West Branch of Chadic and is hence related to Hausa, the dominant language throughout northern Nigeria. Ngizim’s closest linguistic relatives are Bade, spoken north of Potiskum in Bade (Bedde) … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Ngizim People

By jeremiah

Discover Nigeria People

April 19, 2022

  Introduction Goemai (also Ankwe) is an Afro-Asiatic (Chadic, West Chadic A) language spoken in the Great Muri Plains region of Plateau State in central Nigeria, between the Jos Plateau and Benue River. Goemai is also the name of the ethnic group of speakers of the Goemai language. The name ‘Ankwe’ has been used to … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Goemai People

By jeremiah

Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

Nigeria has a total of more than 30 museums and galleries, which are spread throughout the country and in particularly good supply in Benin City, Calabar, Kaduna, Kano and around Lagos Island (connected to the mainland by a series of bridges). Together, they help to preserve the culture and history of Nigeria. Read more about … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s Most Historical And Prominent Museums (Part 1)

By jeremiah

Places

April 19, 2022

Oba Ato Kpee.. Welcome to the heartbeat of the nation, known worldwide for its historical relevance to our colonial history as a country. Edo State has had brushes with the list of UNESCO Cultural Heritage sites in Nigeria because of its bronze artworks. But there is more to do in Edo state than savour the … Continue reading Crazy About the South-South: 3 Things To Do in Edo State

By ann

Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

Nigeria is filled with tons of invigorating tourist attractions. There is something for everyone – resorts to relax in, natural wonders to explore, adventures to undertake and much more. Here are 3 ways you can enjoy Nigeria on Independence Day. 1. Immerse Yourself in Cultural Tourism Nigerians are very warm, caring and welcoming people. With over … Continue reading 3 Ways to Enjoy Nigeria on Independence Day

By ann

Culture Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

A people whose language ‘Esan’ is also recognized in the Census of the United Kingdom. The Esan people (Esan: Ẹ̀bhò Ẹ̀sán) is one of the ethnic group in the south-south region of Nigeria; and they speak the Esan language-an Edoid language related to Edo, Urhobo, Owan language, Isoko, and Etsako. The language is considered of … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Esan People

By jeremiah

Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

The good people of Igboland hold the kola nut in high esteem. This fruit of the kola tree is important in the socio-cultural and religious life of the Igbo. Like yam which is the king of crops, kola nut is considered a man’s fruit. It is considered an abomination for a woman to plant, climb … Continue reading Did you Know? 5 Symbolic Uses of the Kola Nut in a Traditional Igbo Society

By udevi-obiamaka-angela

Music

April 19, 2022

“Doko Mien”, which is Ibibio for “Tell me” is a disco-influenced single by the UK-based group, Ibibio Sound Machine, from their upcoming album of the same title. It is a skillful blend of genres that leaves you with a feel of the discos of the ’70s, but with Ibibio lyrics. Ibibio is the dominant tribe and … Continue reading Ibibio Sound Machine Tease With ‘Tell Me (Doko Mien)’ From Upcoming Album

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

It is stated that the Bajju migrated from Zamfara, to Bauchi and the Jos Plateau.Then eventually to Chawai and settled in Dibiyi, (popularly referred to as Kurmin Bi), in the Zonkwa chiefdom of the present Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna state.[1] The father of the Bajju tribe, Baranzan is believed to be of Niger and … Continue reading Tribes In Nigeria: The Bajju Tribe of Kaduna State

By jeremiah

Tourism

April 19, 2022

Most people think tourism is only for leisure. But one pertinent reason to travel is for the culture. Culture tourism is all about experiencing the lifestyle, geography, art, history, religion and architecture of a place. Nigeria is a country full of rich cultures. With over 250 ethnic groups, we have such a wide cultural range … Continue reading Tourism: Do It For The Culture

By ann

Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Owo, a Yoruba sub-ethnic group in Ondo State, Nigeria, used to be the capital of a City-State between 1400 and 1600 AD. Owo is situated between Ile-Ife and Benin City, at the southern edge of the Yoruba hills and at the intersection of roads from Akure, Kabba, Benin city, and Siluko. The tribe is comprised … Continue reading Owo Tribe In Ondo State

By christianajiki