What happens when two rich cultures collide in a wedding celebration? Magic. Weddings celebrate love, unity, and culture, and the recent wedding of Alkesh Thavrani and Sanya Sheetal Mazda proves …
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Clarke Toritseju Favour is a young Nigerian artist quickly becoming one of Nigeria’s most influential figures in modern art. His creative work won people’s hearts, setting an art record. He …
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The history of Adun is as rich as its taste. Adun, meaning “sweetness” in Yoruba, speaks to its primary attribute: an irresistible sweetness that lingers on the palate. Traditionally made …
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When it comes to street food in Nigeria, few dishes capture the essence of simplicity and flavour, like roasted yam paired with palm oil sauce. This combination isn’t just food; …
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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 …