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Festivals in Nigeria, some of which date back to the period before the arrival of the major religions in her ethnically and culturally diverse society.The Christian festivals [1] [2] and Islam festivals are often celebrated in ways that are unique to Nigeria or unique to the people of a locality. [3]
This category is for festivals of Nigeria, including fairs, parades, arts festivals, folk festivals, and other types. Subcategories This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total.
Pages in category "Cultural festivals in Nigeria" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
List of festivals in Nigeria This page was last edited on 15 February 2017, at 20:32 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution ...
The Lagos Food Festival is a platform that celebrates Nigerian cuisine and delicacies, fostering an awareness of the nation's rich culinary culture. This annual event, held during the Independence Weekend holiday, unites Nigerians with their shared love for good food and beverages.
The Eyo Festival, otherwise known as the Adamu Orisha Play, [1] is a Yoruba festival unique to Lagos, Nigeria and has a strong historical footing in Iperu-Remo, a town in Ikenne Local Government, Ogun State. [2] In modern times, it is presented by the people of Lagos as a tourist event. [3]
At the Durbar festivals noblemen travel to pay homage to the Emir and reaffirm their loyalty to their various emirates. The festival dates back to the 14th century in Kano, the Emirate of Hausa Kingdom and the largest city in Northern Nigeria. The Kano durbar festival is a four-day extravaganza of opulence, horsemanship, and street parades. [7]
Eyibi Festival: Ijede: August/October Agemo festival: Yoruba cities August Eluku: Ikorodu towns It is a version of the general Yoruba Oro festival. Odun-Osu Festival: Ayangbunre's Palace January [1] First royal festival of the year in which the 'Rogunyo' plays a crucial role. Ogun Festival: Yoruba cities September to October [2]