By Jennifer Okonkwo. The Igbo calendar (Ògụ́àfọ̀ Ị̀gbò) is the traditional calendar system of the Igbo people from present-day Nigeria. The calendar has 13 months in a year (afo), 7 weeks in a month (onwa), and 4 days of Igbo…
by Chidiebele Ojuanu Oyinbusola. Voodoo, or Vodun, is an indigenous and official religion and a core part of the Benin culture and identity, originating from the Kingdom of Dahomey (present-day Republic of Benin). It is rooted in animism, the belief that…
by Okeke Onyinyechi Frances. Nestled in the verdant hills of southwestern Nigeria, Ekiti State is a land steeped in history and rich in cultural tapestry. Here, the vibrant pulse of tradition beats strongly, weaving together the past and present in…
Chidiebele Ojuanu Oyinbusola The newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola A. Owoade, has returned to Nigeria from Canada in preparation for his traditional rites, arriving at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025. He was…
by OKEGBE OLUCHI TONIA Nigeria has taken a historic leap in reclaiming its cultural heritage as the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) seal a landmark deal with the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, to…
