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The earth spirit, Ana, is 'Odinana', as is the sacred role of yam in the Igbo world, the right of inheritance, and the place of the elder. 'Odinana', as the immutable customary rites and traditions of the Igbo world, is enduring and cuts across indigenous Igbo people, while 'Omenana' is rather relative from one section of the Igbo to the other ...
Festivals in Nigeria, some of which date back to the period before the arrival of the major religions in her ethnically and culturally diverse society.The Christian festivals [1] [2] and Islam festivals are often celebrated in ways that are unique to Nigeria or unique to the people of a locality. [3]
Ayo (Yoruba: Ayò Ọlọ́pọ́n) is a traditional mancala played by the Yoruba people in Nigeria. It is very close to the Oware game that spread to the Americas with the atlantic slave trade . Among modern mancalas, which are most often derived from Warri, the Kalah is a notable one that has essentially the same rules as Ayo.
Abuja, the Capital of Nigeria, lies in the central part of Nigeria, in Federal Capital Territory. [31] During its New yam festival celebrations, which is celebrated with the Igbo festival, it is said that yam is one of the ways of measuring a man's wealth. During the festival, different types of yams are served to people with different sauce to ...
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 ...
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 ...
Learn more about where the May 1 holiday originated and how to celebrate May Day with traditions like May Day baskets, plus May Day basket ideas to DIY and buy.
There are many traditional states in Nigeria. [1] A partial list follows. Although the traditional rulers [2] no longer officially have political power, they still have considerable status in Nigeria and the power of patronage. [3] Except where otherwise noted, names of traditional rulers are based on the World Statesmen.org list. [4]