Festivals are essential for preserving cultural heritage, ensuring that traditions, music, and dance are handed down through generations. The Ipem-Ihihe Festival of the Bekwarra people in Northern Cross River State …
Cultural Festivals
Cultural festivals, such as the Yala New Yam Festival, preserve identity and foster unity within communities. Across Nigeria and beyond, these celebrations often serve as the heartbeats of local traditions, …
The Etung Festival is a lively and deeply rooted cultural event that highlights the traditions and history of the Etung people in Cross River State, Nigeria. This annual festival serves …
The Akamkpa Oban Akachak Festival in Cross River State, Nigeria, serves as a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage, mainly through its rich display of traditional music and dance. This festival …
The Ikom Festival and the Ikom Monoliths (Akwanshi) are deeply interwoven cultural symbols of the Ekoi people in Cross River State, Nigeria. They serve as historical artifacts and living traditions …
In pre-colonial Nigerian political systems, governance and political structures were deeply rooted in cultural, social, and religious traditions and varied significantly across regions and ethnic groups. These systems reflected the …
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Pioneers of Nigeria’s Independence: National Heroes Who Shaped the Nation
Nigeria’s journey toward independence and national development was shaped by a remarkable group of leaders whose unwavering dedication to social change, political reform, and educational advancement left an indelible mark …
When it comes to Nigeria’s past military leaders, very few are remembered with admiration—but one name stands out: Murtala Muhammed. His tenure in power, though brief, is often recalled as …
The history of pre-colonial Nigeria is deeply rooted in the dynamic interplay of trade and societal organisation, which shaped the region’s economic, political, and cultural trajectories. Trade in precolonial Nigeria …
Nigeria played a critical role in Africa’s independence movement, utilising its political, diplomatic, and intellectual influence to support its decolonisation. Among African intellectuals, a growing consensus emerged that European political …
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