The Dein of Agbor, His Royal Majesty Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi the First (Keagborekuzi I) was born in July 1977 and is also the youngest monarch in Nigeria to be appointed a Chancellor of the federal university ,he is currently the Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, one of Nigeria’s […]
Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi (Kusenla III), the youngest Oba in Lagos State, was born to the family of late (Oba) Yekini Adeniyi Elegushi, Elegushi Royal Family of Ikateland, Lagos State on the 10th of April, 1976. He had his Primary School Education at the St. Mathias Primary School, […]
The Eyo festival also known as the Adamu Orisa play is a Yoruba festival indigenous to Lagos Nigeria . In ancient times it was held to escort souls of the departed,the King of Lagos or Chief and also to usher in a new King .It is now being observed as a […]
Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II (Formerly Known as Sanusi Lamido Sanusi) was born into the Fulani Torodbe (Sullubawa) clan of Kano on the 31st of July 1961. He was crowned on the 8th of June 2014 as the Emir of Kano succeeding his late grand-uncle Dr Ado Bayero (who died on […]
Taking a wife in hausa land usually begins with what is known as ”Na gani ina” meaning , i like what i see . At this stage the grooms family and friends accompany the groom to visit the family of the bride ,this is usually an all men […]
His Majesty Idumuje-Unor, Agbogidi Obi James Anyasi II was born on the 6th of March 1924. Obi Anyasi II was crowned king from the Okwunye ruling dynasty on the 9th of October, 1946 at the age of 22, in the hey days of British Colonialism.He is the longest reigning […]
Igbo is an ethnic group of southeastern Nigeria. The people of Igbo land speak Igbo, which includes various Igboid Languages and dialects. Igbo people are one of the largest etnic groups in Africa. In rural Nigeria, Igbo people are mostly craftsmen, farmers and traders. In Igbo land, The most important crop […]
A naming ceremony is the event at which a new born baby is given a name, in yoruba land it is known as ”Iso Omo Loruko” .The naming ceremony is done when the child is eight days old by the yorubas. The ceremony is held in the family […]
Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuade was born on the 1st January 1930,he became the fiftieth Ooni of Ife on the 6th of December 1980, taking the regnal name Olubuse II. Oba Okunade Sijuade started out working for his father’s business, then with the Nigerian Tribune newspaper, before attending Northampton College in the United […]
His Majesty, Wilson Ojakovo Oghoghovwe Oharisi III was Crowned the ‘Ovie of Ughelli’ in 1980 and has ruled over the great kingdoms of Ughelli and Urhoboland for more than 33 years . Image Credits: George Oshodi – http://www.flameville.com/2013/07/the-last-kings-of-africa-how-nigerias-tribal-monarchs-still-live-in-lavish-royal-splendour-u-ks-dailymail-photos/
The Ovie of Umiaghwa-Abraka Kingdom in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Lucky Ochuko Ararile, Awaeke 1 is a retired Air Vice Marshall (AVM). He was born in 1954 he served for 35 years as dedicated Air Force personnel.During the long service of the […]
The Argungun festival is an annual event in Kebbi state Nigeria. The festival began in 1934 ,it was used to mark the end of centuries old hostilities between Sokoto caliphate and kebbi kingdom. the Argungun festival last for four days and on the final day of the festival a competition […]
The Egungun festival is a part of the Yoruba traditional religion .It is performed to mark the death of important personalities, the festival is common among the Egbas, Egbados, Oyo and other parts of south western Nigeria. The festival is usually an annual celebration performed within the months […]
The fattening room is an ancient practice in calabar which gradually going extinct . The fattening room is a place young women are prepared for womanhood. In ancient times, fat was viewed as a sign of prosperity, fertility and beauty. Young girls are usually taken to the fattening […]
The Fulani people in Nigeria are also known as ”Fula” or ”Fulbe”. A group of people in Nigeria with a small population ,as the larger population can be found in other countries all over Africa . The Fulani people are bound together by their language( Futfulde) and by their […]
The Igbo traditional marriage is also known as wine carrying, this ceremony comes immediately after the ”Iku Uka” which is the knocking on the door . The Iku Uka (knocking on the door) takes place when the groom with the elderly men in his family come to […]
The Igbo traditional wrestling is a very popular sport in the Igbo community. It is a practice and acknowledgement of skill and strength as well as promotion of indigenous language , culture , norms, values, and traditions by young, physically capable Igbo men. In Igbo Land a man is […]
The New Yam Festival is an annual festival observed mostly by the people of the Middle belt ,South and East of Nigeria. It is held at the end of the rainy season which is different times in different communities starting from early August to October .The festival also known as […]
The Nwafor festival is celebrated by the Ogidi people in Anambra state .It is performed after the cultivation of yam to mark the beginning of a resting period after cultivation .It also a time to pray for a productive farming season. The festival takes a period of 11 days, […]
Ogun festival is an annual festival performed in Ondo state .The festival is a celebration of a god ,Ogun the god of Iron .Ogun is known by the Ondo people as the god of iron , he was a great hunter who was betrayed during his journey in […]
The Yoruba Ethnic group is an ethnic group found in south western Nigeria and other parts of Africa. In 2013 the total number of Yoruba people in Nigeria was reported to be 36 million according to the CIA world factbook making them one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa. The majority […]
The Yoruba traditional marriage is a colourful ceremony with a lot of guest dressed in colourful attires known as ”Aso Ebi” there is a lot of feasting and merry making. The ceremony usually takes place in the late afternoon/evening in the bride’s family compound .The evening begins after all the […]
