History

In the southwest (Yoruba) corner of Nigeria, the hourglass talking drum (called dùndún) rules the ceremony. Here lives one of the last master drummers in Nigeria, Rasaki Aladokun, son of …

The Wusasa Carnival is a Christian event held annually at Wusasa, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, in commemoration of the arrival of the first missionaries and the subsequent establishment of the …

Hubbaren Shehu Dan Fodio is a historic religious site located in Sokoto city, Sokoto State, Nigeria. It is the tomb of Shehu Usman Dan Fodio, a prominent Islamic scholar, reformer, …

So, you’ve received an invitation to attend one of the many vibrant Nigerian traditional ceremonies—Congratulations! Whether it’s a wedding, naming ceremony, or cultural festival, you’ll experience a vibrant tapestry of …

If you’re looking for handmade, one-of-a-kind art with a serious story, you don’t need to go to some overpriced gallery. Just head over to Nigeria’s craft villages, where the artisans …

Ogun, the Yoruba God of Iron, is a revered primordial orisha deeply rooted in Yoruba cosmology. Known as the pathfinder who cleared the way for other orishas to descend to …

As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation and global integration, a quieter but profound crisis looms: the erosion of Ifá and Nigerian traditions. Centuries of spiritual wisdom, ritual performance, and Indigenous …

Each year, the ancient city of Ilorin, capital of Kwara State in Nigeria, comes alive during the Durbar Festival in a spectacular display of nobility, unity, and cultural pride. More …

For centuries, the Yoruba people of West Africa have turned to the sacred practice of Ifá divination to seek truth, clarity, and divine wisdom. More than fortune-telling, Ifá is a …

Thousands of people gather in the ancient town of Argungu, Kebbi State, Nigeria, each March to witness one of Africa’s most dramatic and culturally rich spectacles: the Argungu Fishing Festival. …