Nigeria is a land of rich cultural diversity and historical depth, home to numerous heritage sites that tell captivating stories of its people and their traditions. These historical sites in …
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Historical SitesHistory and Heritage
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Oluwo’s Palace is a great example of Yoruba culture and tradition. It can be seen in the centre of Iwo, which is located in the state of Osun. This historic …
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Ofala Festival 2024: Celebrating Culture, Fashion, and Resilience in Southeastern Nigeria
If you’ve ever been to the southeastern part of Nigeria, you’ll know that culture runs deep in the Igbo community, and one event that demonstrates this is the Ofala Festival. …
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Traditional Festivals
Odo Masquerade Festival Enugu 2024: Celebrating Igbo Heritage
by Rex Clarkeby Rex ClarkeOdo comes from the word Odomagana, meaning “masquerade” in some parts of Igbo Land. Masquerades are well known among the Igbos, and most regard these as a means of communicating …
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Cultural Preservation
African Religion Before the Invasion Of Christianity
by Rex Clarkeby Rex ClarkeAfrica is the oldest continent in the world. When we talk about the early history of Old Africans, our minds begin to think of slavery, crime, and barbarism against black …
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Cultural Festivals
Change Of Watch In The Palace (Ghigho Aghofen: Riro Aja N’aghofen)
by Rex Clarkeby Rex ClarkeSince His Imperial Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, launched one of his innovative projects, the “change of watch in the palace’, also known as “Ghigho Agghofen”, in …
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Traditional Festivals
Importance of New Yam Festival -IRI JI OHURU in Igboland
by Rex Clarkeby Rex ClarkeThe celebration of the new yam crop stretches back millennia and is observed in various ways by various groups in West Africa. The article will take a deep look at …
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Nigeria’s Diverse Cultures. “Culture refers to a population or group of people’s way of life, including practices, beliefs, and values. Culture is the nonphysical border between people who live together …
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The Itsekiris, a tribe in southern Nigeria’s southwest Niger Delta, are a monocultural group with a long, rich cultural history. The Itsekiri are a well-known tribe for their elegance and …
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The yearly coronation has become an annual ritual for the Itsekiri people to honour their revered kings. Therefore, the first coronation of the kingdom’s youngest monarch to the throne was …