Culture & Heritage

Nigeria is home to over 250 ethnic groups, each with its own way of showing respect and warmth.  Understanding greeting styles in Nigeria is more than a cultural curiosity; it’s …

If you plan to visit Yorubaland this festive season, you will encounter names such as Oba, Balogun, and Iyaloja. These are more than just names; they are titles that indicate …

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 …

People aren’t coming to West Africa just for beaches or Detty December anymore; they’re coming for the art. The rise of cultural art tours in West Africa has quietly become …

Travelling to Nigeria during the holidays is fun, but the small cultural habits are what really shape your experience. If you don’t know them, you can easily feel out of …

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City is one of the most ambitious cultural projects in Nigeria today.  The creation of MOWAA aimed to preserve heritage, support …

Suppose you’ve been paying attention to weddings, end-of-year parties, church harvests or community festivals lately. In that case, you’ll notice that Grandma’s favourite steps are suddenly trending again, live bands …

Across Nigeria, centuries-old palaces stand at the heart of towns and cities, yet most people pass by without ever stepping inside. These aren’t just buildings; they are living centres of …

When discussing African history, we often skip from ancient kingdoms to colonial periods, overlooking the cities that once stood along the Trans-Saharan trade routes.  These places are organised, connected, and …

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 …