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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]
Pages in category "Nigerian slang" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Aproko; Aza (slang) E.
Igbo culture (Igbo: Ọmenala ndị Igbo [1]) are the customs, practices and traditions of the Igbo people [2] of southeastern [3] Nigeria.It consists of ancient practices as well as new concepts added into the Igbo culture either by cultural evolution or by outside influence.
Juju charms and spells can be used to inflict either bad or good juju. A "juju man" is any man vetted by local traditions and well versed in traditional spiritual medicines. [13] The word Juju is used in the West African Diaspora to describe all forms of charms made in African Diaspora Religions and African Traditional Religions. [14]
Pages in category "Culture of Nigeria" The following 58 pages are in this category, out of 58 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. * Culture of Nigeria; A.
The first letter of the word is correctly written as "Ẹ" and denotes plurality. Several theories have been propounded on the origin of the word. One theory propounded by Okon and Nkpanam Ekereke asserts that the term "Efuk" was a word of defiance and an expression used by the Ibibio man when in a fit of rage. [14]
The Guardian credits rap culture and Black vernacular language as early pioneers of the word, with A Tribe Called Quest releasing "Vibes and Stuff" in 1991 and Quincy Jones notably launching Vibe ...
These customs and traditions include the Igbo people's visual art, use of language, music and dance forms, as well as their attire, cuisine and language variation. Due to the various subgroupings of Igbo society, Igbo culture is quite diverse.