Tradition
17 Sep
Nigeria's cultural heritage is a tapestry woven with vibrant threads of history, tradition and artistic expression. Among the key elements that define this rich heritage are textiles and sculptures, which have played pivotal roles in the nation's identity. In recent years, there has been a remarkable revival of these traditional art forms within the context…
14 May
Decked in flowing white attire accessorised with a white neck, leg, and hand beads, as well as white shoes, a middle-aged lady intermittently accosted passers-by soliciting money.
30 Apr
Eyo masquerade, also known as Adamu Orisa Play, is a prominent cultural and traditional festival in Yoruba culture. It is considered one of the oldest masquerade traditions in Nigeria and is deeply rooted in Yoruba cultural beliefs and practices. There are two types of Eyo masquerade: the Adimu Orisa and the Eyo Olokun. The Adimu…
29 Jan
Benard Okorhi has continued to receive death threats despite being at large by the village council of chiefs in Otujeremi, Delta Nigeria over his refusal of being crowned the village chief priest for igbe diety. In a recent development, Mrs Joy Akpabio who is Mr. Okorhi's mother in-law is the target of an attack by…
28 Aug 2022
The meaning of the colour white depends on either the person or the tradition in question. Either way, our lives are infused with the significance of white. It is the symbol of purity without blemish. White represents the crisp cotton of just-washed linens and spring cleaning. The colour white is a representation of purity, unadulterated…
6 Sep 2021
Before Africa’s adoption of Western values in the modern era, the practice of burial rites followed traditional African precepts. Africa’s adoption of western values and customs comes through the inculcation of religious practices—Christianity and Islam. Even renowned statements such as “Remember you are dust and to dust shall you return”—often spoken during burial ceremonies—hints at…
9 Aug 2020
When my mother died in the early nineties at the age of sixty, I did not know that the effect would be so much on my father...
14 Mar 2020
In line with its vision to drive increased awareness of the country’s local talents, a leading tech-based consumer finance company, Page Financials, has pledged its support for the promotion of arts and culture in Nigeria.
24 May 2019
It’s an early Christmas for fans as Nigerian pop star, Runtown as he has released his much expected Tradition EP seven days before its initially announced release date. The 6-track project which was slated for a May 31 release was dropped in the early hours of today, May 24. The EP houses five new songs…
17 May 2019
Nigerian international pop star, Runtown has just announced his new EP titled Tradition will be released on Friday, May 31st. Tradition is a six-track project that houses five new songs and one already released single, Unleash which serves as a bonus track. Unleash which features south-east London artiste, Fekky was released in November 2018 and…
27 Sep 2018
Title: Loud Whispers Author: Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi Published: Amandla Consulting, Nigeria (2017) Loud Whispers is the recollection of a reflective social observer whose mission is to reveal the several fractures in the society and their damaging effects, and for which solutions are proffered in the book. The book is presented in fragments tackling different aspects of…
29 Apr 2018
If you pay a trip to South Sudan and visit the Eastern part of the landlocked country in East Africa, you’ll likely come across the Latuka tribe. They’re a small ethnic group living in mountains and settlements. The people of Latuka, or Otuho as they’re commonly referred to, are predominantly farmers keeping large herds of…