Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- Duguri Ethnic Group
Introduction The Duguri of Nigeria live in both Alkaleri and Tafawa Balewa districts of Bauchi state and in Kanam district of Plateau state. As one of the main independent groups of the Jarawa people, the Duguri consider other groups inferior to themselves. Being a Duguri is the most important aspect of a Duguri’s identity, thus […]
Crazy About the South-South: 3 Things To Do in Edo State
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 […]
The Second African And Black Festival Of Arts And Culture: Festac ’77
The second African and Black Festival of Arts and Culture, otherwise known as Festac ’77. was held in Lagos from the 15th of January, 1977 to the 12th of February, 1977. The festival was intended to showcase to the world the richness of African culture and to expose African music, fine arts, drama, religion and […]
Nigerian Animated Cartoon Series: Adventures of Turtle Taido Teaches Children About Culture
A new animated cartoon series, Adventures of Turtle Taido will soon debut on television screens. The cartoon series is the story of a turtle travelling to all the cities across Nigeria in search of knowledge and adventure and in this process, learning about different people, cultures and places of interest in the country. The series will […]
Fascinating Facts You Should Know About The Talking Drum
Although, modern musical instruments like the piano, guitar, violin, and trumpet amongst others are taking over the musical landscape, the place of the Yoruba Batá (Talking Drum) can never be downplayed. It is exceptional and unique in its production and sound which connotes so much to those that deeply understand the Yoruba language and cultural […]
Video of The Week: Foreign Lady Relishes Egusi Soup
Globalization has created an interconnected world, and this means that the presence of rich and varied culture is becoming ubiquitous. We came across this video and couldn’t help but share it. It shows that anybody can adapt to any culture if they just put some effort into it!
The Nigerian Gene: 4 Hidden Qualities That Every Nigerian Has
Think back to your school days. In your class the Nigerians had the best results, were the cause for continuous laughter, were really good at storytelling, or forever coming up with new inventions. This, I say, is not by chance, but by ‘The Nigerian Gene’. We are the seasoning in every one of your meals […]
Seven Interesting Facts About Ancient Igbo Culture
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 […]
Counting Our Blessings: 7 Reasons to be Grateful for Nigeria
It is easy to focus on the negatives that currently plague our country , and forget all that we have been blessed with; the things that bring us joy and pride regardless of our present challenges. We can be proud of Nigeria because our heritage is rich and our future is bright. Here are 7 […]