The impact of music on our day-to-day lives cannot be underestimated. It does as much as creating an identity for
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8 weirdest Nigerian traditions
Nigeria is the most populous black nation on Earth with over 250 ethnic groups so, it is not exactly a
Introducing the Igala People of Nigeria, their Culture and Lifestyle
The Igala community is an ethnic group located in Kogi State, an eastern part of the Nigerian country. The capital
Interesting Facts About the Ofala Festival in Nigeria
Festivals are a part of the Nigerian culture; no year passes by without the various Nigerian ethnic groups, such as
How Digital Publishing Is Transforming African Literature Market
African literature refers to literary works written mostly by Africans in any language. Over the years, there has been a
Sharo, The Fulani Festival Of Courage
African festivals as rites of passage Rites of passage are as old as time and not just a recent thing
Pokot – The Kenyan Tribe Where Girls Are Exchanged For Livestock
Credit for the two images used in this article goes to Reuters photographer, Siegfried Modola. I have already written about
6 African Tribes With The Strangest Marriage Customs
Part of what makes a continent unique is the way they marry. Africa is not an exception. Marriage ceremonies in
The Colourful New Yam Festival Of The Igbo People Of Nigeria
Igbo people do not joke with yams – the exact reason a festival exists to celebrate it. The new yam
‘Iyalojas’ – Women Chiefs Who Run Markets In Nigeria
You would think that Nigeria is perfectly patriarchal, but obviously not in Yorubaland. In Nigeria, Yorubaland refers to the seven