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NIG ERIAN CULTURE

Created by: wasiu abayomi


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Map of Federal Republic of

Nigeria.


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POPULATION President: Goodluck Jonathan (2010)

Land area: 351,649 sq mi (910,771 sq km); total area: 356,667

sq mi (923,768 sq km)

Population (2010 est.): 152,217,341 Capital (2003 est.):Abuja, 590,400 (metro. area), 165,700 (city

proper)

Largest cities: Lagos (2003 est.), 11,135,000 (metro. area),

5,686,000 (city proper); Kano, 3,329,900; Ibadan, 3,139,500;

Kaduna, 1,510,300

Monetary unit: Naira
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Languages/Ethno-linguistic

groupsThe large population of Nigeria also brings

about diversity in the language spoken there.

English is the main language of Nigeria.Nigeria has more than 250 ethnic groups, with

varying languages and customs, creating a

country of rich ethnic diversity. The largest

ethnic groups are the Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo.


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ART Art is a very important part of the Nigerian culture.

Today art in Nigeria ranges from Sculptures, mask, and

paintings. Cultural activities, such as music and dance,

are also a large part of art in Nigeria. Nigerian art go

back more than 2000 years. Nigerian art work display

their craftsmanship skills with wood, copper and

bronze. The art from Nigeria can be seen in their

cultural centers, as well as many museums throughoutthe world.


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Bronze Statue of Ooni of Ife/Bronze head of Olokun, the

god of the sea and wealth


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Oba of Benin Mask/Ceremonial Oba


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YORUBA BEADED CROWN/EGUNGUN

COSTUME


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FOOD

The most popular food eaten by Nigerians are

fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood. The

difference between what Nigerians eat and whatAmericans/Caribbean eat is how

they prepare the food. Families still eat most of

their meals at home. When Nigerians prepare

food for their families, they also prepareenough for anyone who may stop by. In your

internet travel to Nigeria you will experience

traditional Nigerian food.


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Jollof rice with dodo


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Pounded Yam


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cultures and festivalsNigeria boasts of a plethora of customs and traditions,

cultures and festivals, that would appeal to the tastes of

the average tourist.

The Argungu Fishing Festival in Kebbi State which has

over the years acquired international recognition, is

however removed from traditional religious celebration


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Festival Cont.The Yorubas festivals include chieftaincy

installations, the Osun festival (Osogbo, Osun

State) the Eyo masquerade (Lagos State) besideothers.

Anambra and Enugu States, there are the

Manwu festival; in Abia State there are the

Ekpe festival, the Ekpe masquerade and the

(New yam) festival.


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New Yam (igbo) Festival in Dublin


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Eyo masquerade (Lagos State)


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Music

Nigerian music is extremely vibrant and lively. The

popular music of Nigeria are highlife, afrobeat, juju,

apala, gospel, sakara, reggae, jazz, hip hop and a lot

more. As Nigeria culture is completely multi-ethnic, the

music in Nigeria is influenced by a lot of traditions of

different tribes. However the most important thing to

note here is that, the music has got its roots in thetradition.


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Yoruba drummers


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Hausa musicians performing in Nigeria


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Igbo Dancers


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Association of Nigerians in Jamaica dancers perform for guests at

Commonwealth Day celebration held at Jamaica House


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Ethnic diversity in Music
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Goje/ Sakarafrom Nigeria


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Bata/Talking drum


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Traditional drum


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sekere


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DRESSNigerian citizens wear traditional Nigeria

clothing. Some of the material they use

are: lace, jacquard, adire and ankara.They also tie and die . Clothing is also an

important part of ceremonies. Nigerians

take pride in their traditional dress.


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Traditional attires


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Traditional attires


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Traditional attires


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ReligionReligions in Nigeria exist along regional and

ethnic distinctions. All religions represented

in Nigeria are practiced :

Islam

Christianity

Traditional Belief

Other Belief


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Nigerian Marriage & Culture Marriage is one of the most important social customs in Nigeria. Marriage gives an

individual respect and status, and therefore many single people are pressured to

marry. Marriage is also viewed as a way to make one big family out of two families

Family Roles

The majority of families in Nigeria still have men as the head of households and the

division of labor within the household is gendered. In traditional families men are

farmers or other types of laborers, while women may work in the home and help

out with the harvest.

Large families are quite common in Nigeria. The majority of the population

cherishes children as part of their culture and so most families will have between

four and six children. Reproduction is so important for most Nigerians that it is

considered to be the main function of marriage.

Polygyny, the most common form of polygamy, where husbands have multiple

wives, is still practiced in many parts of Nigeria. However, divorce is so frowned

upon, that even if a couple doesn't practice polygyny, a woman may still be very

forgiving of affairs.


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Wedding Pictures


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Wedding Pictures


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Further readingswww.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic

www.nigeriafilms.com

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Niger

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Nigeria Embassy in Jamaica
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