Archives Tag: Igbo People

Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

  The New Yam Festival, also known as Iwa ji, Iri ji, Ike ji, or Otute depending on dialect, is an annual cultural celebration observed by the Igbo people in Nigeria. Held at the end of the rainy season in early August, this festival holds immense cultural significance for the Igbo community, symbolizing the conclusion … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The New Yam Festival

By chidiogo-akaelu

Discover Nigeria People

April 19, 2022

Annually, the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria engage in what has become a mandatory “ritual.” This is the mass exodus of the Igbo in the diaspora with their families from across different places in Nigeria and the world, back home to their respective villages, communities and town for the December holidays. Chances are that you … Continue reading Christmas In Igboland: The Igbo Annual Return

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Culture LIFESTYLE Stuff

April 19, 2022

The Igbo are the second largest group of people living in southern Nigeria. They are one of the three major tribes in Nigeria. They consist of many subgroups and are known to be socially and culturally diverse. While the Igbos live in scattered groups of villages, the Igbo culture observes the spiritual and temporal areas … Continue reading Seven Interesting Facts About Ancient Igbo Culture

By chris-bamidele