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The Ijaw culture of the South has been influenced greatly by its location on the coast and the interaction with foreigners that it necessitated. Its members amassed great wealth while serving as middlemen, and the preponderance of English names among them today is a testament to the trade names adopted by their ancestors at this time. [45] [46]
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 ...
Dance culture in Nigeria also regarded as cultural dances, is among the varying cultures and traditions of Nigerians. 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]
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari visited the 2020 Argungu Fishing Festival [18] [19] [20] The festival in 2020 was the 60th edition after 10 years of being on hold according to the governor of the state Abubakar Bagudu. [21] [22] In addition, one of the festivals goal is to enrich community unity and encourage local fish farmers. [23]
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 ...
Here in the United States, there are so many ways that you can mark the ending of another year, such as playing trivia with friends, toasting the new year, and of course, watching the ball drop in ...
Category: Culture of Nigeria. 54 languages. ... Nigerian popular culture (1 C) Public holidays in Nigeria (6 P) R. Nigerian records (4 P) Religion in Nigeria (15 C ...
The people of the North are known for complex percussion instrument music, the one-stringed goje, and a strong praise song vocal tradition.Under Muslim influence since the 14th century, Hausa music uses free-rhythmic improvisation and the Pentatonic scale, similar to other Muslim Sahelian tribes throughout West Africa, such as the Bambara, Kanuri, Fulani and Songhai.