There are over 3,000 tribes in Africa, each with diverse cultures and histories. And each of them deserves to be…
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With a population of over 30 million, the Hausas are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa. They…
A proverb is a saying that expresses a common truth/fact, gives advice and cautions. They are simple sayings, pearls of…
Cotton is a major cash crop that has considerable social and economic importance to Nigeria and other countries of the…
Trading has its humble beginnings from the days of trade by batter which prompted the story of the cowrie shells:…
The rules of marriage exist in different forms and manners in all of society. Thus, “for better or worse” has…
Many countries in Africa have regional unique ways of dressing. These styles are known to be the products of long-lasting…
Besides man’s relationships with people, he shares an intimate relationship with his environment, and a palm tree is one of…
Many body modifications have been used by Africans for centuries; many of these modifications have been forgotten or gone into…
After Chukwu (the supreme God) and Ala (the mother of all), the most important deity in Igbo mythology is the…
Here are the major foods you should expect to see at every Igbo traditional wedding. Igbo traditional weddings are a…
These things were believed by the Igbo people in the ancient days and some still prevail to this day. The…