Archives Tag: Tradition
Local Crafts Markets in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s local crafts markets offer a unique glimpse into the country’s diverse heritage, providing visitors with an opportunity to engage with traditional crafts, artefacts, and the warm hospitality of the Nigerian people. In this article, I’ll highlight some local crafts markets in Nigeria, each offering a distinct experience for those seeking authentic cultural immersion. … Continue reading Local Crafts Markets in Nigeria
Northern Nigeria: Cultural Practices – The Koroso Dance
April 19, 2022
Rich cultural heritage. Mouth-watering local dishes. Colourful traditional attires. The list of the exciting and interesting aspects of Northern Nigeria are endless. This article explores just one aspect: traditional dance. More specifically, the Koroso traditional dance: colourful and athletic dance of the Hausa/Fulani tribe that has been performed for centuries. Read more about Discover … Continue reading Northern Nigeria: Cultural Practices – The Koroso Dance
By jeremiah
Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Ngizim People
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
Did you Know? 5 Symbolic Uses of the Kola Nut in a Traditional Igbo Society
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
Tribes in Nigeria: The Tangale Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Tangale tribe is one of the tribes in Northern Nigeria, located in Gombe state. According to some sources, the Tangale people got their name from “Tangal”, a chief of Billiri, in the present Gombe state of Nigeria. It is believed that Tangal was instrumental in organizing the clans under his leadership and because of … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Tangale Tribe
By jeremiah
Tribes In Nigeria: The Babur People of Borno And Adamawa States
April 19, 2022
Once many people hear that someone is from the Northern part of Nigeria, they simply assume that person is ‘Hausa’. If that’s your viewpoint too, permit me to use the voice of Chief Honorable Zebrudaya alias ‘4:30’ to say, “FaFaFa, Foul.” Of course, not everybody in the North is Hausa, most people there have their own … Continue reading Tribes In Nigeria: The Babur People of Borno And Adamawa States
By jeremiah
Top 10 Palaces To Visit In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Visiting the palace of traditional rulers in any state you travel to helps you learn the history and customs of the people of the land. While historical tales of jihad might be frightening for visitors at an Emir’s Palace, it explains the transcendence of religion. Though Nigeria is a democracy, people still revere the pre-colonial monarchies today … Continue reading Top 10 Palaces To Visit In Nigeria
By ann
Interesting Facts About The Egba Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Egba tribe is a sub-ethnic group of one of the major tribes in Nigeria – the Yoruba tribe. They are a group of people domiciled in Ogun State, precisely Abeokuta. It is worthy to note that besides being one of the four major ethnic groups in Ogun State, they are also one of the … Continue reading Interesting Facts About The Egba Tribe
Do You Know Why This Instrument is Called the ‘Talking Drum’?
April 19, 2022
The talking drum is a percussion instrument particularly popular with Fuji and Juju music and other music genres associated with Yoruba culture. It is so called because its pitch and sound can be modulated to imitate the tone and prosody of human speech. It can be used by a skilled drummer to practically imitate any … Continue reading Do You Know Why This Instrument is Called the ‘Talking Drum’?
