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 …
Agamini Gracie Amorkovieoniso
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Cultural Festivals
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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Historical EventsHistory and Heritage
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …