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Oral traditions in Nigeria have played a very important role in preserving and transmitting historical information and its various functions. Historical information is usually transmitted through speech, songs, folktales, prose, chants, and ballads. Oral traditions in Nigeria are commonly used as a means of keeping the past alive. [93] [94]
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Dance in Nigeria is a culture that unifies the people and also tells the people's stories. [1] Dance culture is the way of expressing an idea, emotion or releasing energy. [ 2 ] Cultural dance is a special type of dance that is shared by a community for specific uses and meanings.
The Olojo Festival is a culture festival in the calendar of the Ile-Ife, Osun State which is located in the Southwestern part of Nigeria. It is the celebration of the remembrance of “ Ogun ”, god of Iron, who is believed to be the first son of Oduduwa , progenitor of the Yoruba people .
Badagry Festival is an annual event held in Badagry, a town in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is organised by the African Renaissance Foundation (AREFO). The event reflects the significance of the ancient town during the slave trade era. It is a convergence of culture and display of African heritage. The organizer brings the indegine and culture ...
The Nok culture is a population whose material remains are named after the Ham village of Nok in southern Kaduna State of Nigeria, where their terracotta sculptures were first discovered in 1928. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The Nok people and the Gajiganna people may have migrated from the Central Sahara , along with pearl millet and pottery, and diverged ...
Igala helmet mask, Nigeria. Masks are an important aspect of Igala art. Masquerades are rituals that aim to create a balanced relationship between the world of the living, and the ancestors of the spiritual realm. Igala masks feature symbolic markings that are meaningful in identifying political status and the culture's fashion.
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