Festivals

Festive celebrations across Northern Nigeria are vibrant, lively, and impossible to miss. Streets fill with horses and drummers, markets burst with food, music, and crowds, and families take over every …

If you love films and you love “Detty December”, then 2025 is your year. There are packed festival schedules and special Christmas premieres that will give movie lovers plenty of …

The Ilorin Durbar can feel overwhelming when you’re seeing it for the first time: the horses, the drums, the royal riders, the crowds, everything happening at once.  However, once you …

Christmas in Nigeria is more than a holiday; it’s an experience. From dazzling lights and parades to cultural shows and street markets, the festive season brings a special kind of …

Festivals in Nigeria are part of community life. They mark leadership, history, religion, and shared identity.  When they take place, the music, processions, and gatherings follow patterns that people already …

Did you know that in parts of Enugu, no one dares to eat a new yam until the Iri Ji Festival is held? It’s not fear; it’s respect. The festival …

Local music festivals in Enugu are now everywhere. People gather to sing, dance, and have fun.  In the old days, Enugu was known for highlife music with drums and guitars.  …

Horses, also known as Doki, are more than simply an animal in Northern Nigeria; they are also a symbol of royalty, unity, and history. These qualities significantly contribute to the …

One of the expressions that the Hausa people commonly use is as follows: “Bako da kaya, sai ya ji daʟin gari.”  It is only when a tourist is accepted into …

Telecommunications giant Globacom has reaffirmed its dedication to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage by renewing its sponsorship of the 2025 Ofala Festival, a vibrant celebration led by Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, the …