History

If you’ve been on Instagram or TikTok recently, you might have noticed something interesting: Nigerians are travelling more, not just for fun, but to connect with their roots. From ancient …

Kannywood is a platform with a long-term entertainment history in Northern Nigeria that showcases Northern Nigeria’s cultural heritage. The entertainment industry is witnessing a creative evolution from a traditional Kanywood …

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 …