Nigerian Culture and Festivals
Explore Nigeria's many cultures and the festivals that celebrate them.
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Nigeria is home to many peoples, languages and celebrations.
In this lesson you will:
- Name major ethnic groups in Nigeria.
- Describe one Nigerian festival.
- Show respect for cultures different from your own.
Many Peoples
Nigeria has more than 250 ethnic groups. The three largest are Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo. There are also Ibibio, Tiv, Ijaw, Efik, Nupe and many others.
Festivals
Festivals bring communities together through music, dance, food and dress.
- Durbar — horseback parades in northern Nigeria, especially Kano.
- Eyo — a masked festival in Lagos.
- New Yam Festival — a harvest celebration among Igbo communities.
- Argungu Fishing Festival — a famous fishing festival in Kebbi State.
- Osun-Osogbo Festival — held in the sacred grove in Osun State.
Compare and respect
Ask a friend about a festival their family celebrates.
Find one thing that is similar to your own celebration and one thing that is different.
Note Culture is not better or worse — it is different. Listening respectfully helps us live together.
Practice
- Name the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria.
- Describe one festival you have seen or heard about.
- Write two sentences about a culture different from your own.
Recap
Nigeria is rich in cultures and festivals. Respecting differences is part of being a good citizen.
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Nigeria and Its People
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