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The Aké Arts and Book Festival is an annual literary, cultural and arts event that was founded in 2013 by the Nigerian writer Lola Shoneyin, taking place in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Although it has featured new and established writers from across the world, its focus has been to promote, develop and celebrate creativity on the African continent in ...
Ayo (Yoruba: Ayò Ọlọ́pọ́n) is a traditional mancala played by the Yoruba people in Nigeria. It is very close to the Oware game that spread to the Americas with the atlantic slave trade . Among modern mancalas, which are most often derived from Warri, the Kalah is a notable one that has essentially the same rules as Ayo.
The Annang Festival of Arts and Culture is a three day festival that features many cultural activities. These include: 800 spectacular masquerades display; Annang warriors trek, drum ensemble of over 5, 000 extinct African drums; art exhibition and colloquium/cocktail party for VIP and foreign envoys. [8]
Pages in category "Cultural festivals in Nigeria" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Ijakadi is an annual cultural festival in Offa, Kwara state, Nigeria.It aims to promote Nigeria's rich culture on international tourism map. [1] [2]The word 'Ijakadi' literally means 'wrestling' which has a significant role in the history of Offa.The festival targets to bridge the gap of rapid erosion of cultural values in the society in order to promote it's cultural traits that have served ...
This category is for festivals of Nigeria, including fairs, parades, arts festivals, folk festivals, and other types. Subcategories This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total.
Afiaolu (New yam festival) // ⓘ is a traditional festival held annually in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria [1] around August. The Afiaolu festival commences on “Eke” day with what is traditionally described as “Iwaji” (scaling of yam) and Ikpa Nku (the wood gathering), this heralds the availability of new yam as well as thanksgiving to God. [2]
Pages in category "Culture of Nigeria" The following 58 pages are in this category, out of 58 total. ... List of festivals in Nigeria; M. Mbakara; The Mbari Club; N.