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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]
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 .
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Nigeria has one official language which is English, as a result of the British colonial rule over the nation. Nevertheless, it is not spoken as a first language in the entire country because other languages have been around for over a thousand years making them the major languages in terms of numbers of native speakers.
Every year, Nigeria kicks off Homecoming Festival, a massive cultural exchange with the world, featuring fashion, musical guests, panel discussions and pop-up shops to showcase the best and ...
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.
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 fair is a celebration of Cherokee culture featuring cultural demonstrations, dance displays, arts and crafts and Cherokee cuisine, with over 100 years of history behind it. This year's fair ...