culture

Itsekiri Boat Regatta

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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KÓNYÉ – Born to Design

The fashion industry has always been rife with huge names and even more extraordinary personalities whose personal struggles have been nothing short of fascinating tales. It’s a general belief that…

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Itsekiri Marriage

The marital institution is changing. As a society, religious weddings are fast becoming the preferred option for marriage rites to unite a man and a woman in matrimony. In addition,…

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The Awankere Festival

Since the 15th Century, the Okere people have celebrated the Okere Juju, also known as the Awnakere Festival. The Okere people are an Itsekiri tribe from Delta State’s Warri, South…

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The Omoko Dance

Traditional dance forms include local traditions linked to local people, customs, or beliefs. Traditional dance forms vary. According to conventional Sub-Saharan African ideas, dance is a fundamental depiction of rhythm,…

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