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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]
Ikeji cultural festival of Arondizuogu in Imo State is a popular festival that brings the Igbo speaking community around the world together. Its origin dates back to over five centuries and it is acclaimed as the biggest pan-Igbo cultural community festival with strong heritage, international recognition and is witnessed by thousands of people ...
For many in the vast Nigerian diaspora, it is a deeply personal homecoming, a chance to reconnect with their heritage, traditions and families while immersing themselves in the lively energy of ...
Nigerian popular culture (1 C) Public holidays in Nigeria (6 P) R. Nigerian records (4 P) Religion in Nigeria (15 C, 26 P) W. Works about Nigeria (4 C)
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 firing process most likely resembled that used today in Nigeria, in which the pieces are covered with grass, twigs, and leaves and burned for several hours. As a result of natural erosion and deposition, Nok terracottas were scattered at various depths throughout the Sahel grasslands, causing difficulty in the dating and classification of ...
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.
In both Nigeria's most populous city, Lagos, and the largest city of Ibadan, these multicultural traditions combined add to the multicultural musical tapestry of Nigerian popular music. Modern styles such as Ayinde Barrister 's fuji , Salawa Abeni 's waka , and Yusuf Olatunji 's sakara are derived primarily from Yoruba traditional music.