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William Buller Fagg CMG (28 April 1914 – 10 July 1992) was a British curator and anthropologist. He was the Keeper of the Department of Ethnography at the British Museum (1969–1974), and pioneering historian of Yoruba and Nigerian art, with a particular focus on the art of Benin.
Education in Nigeria is overseen by the Federal Ministry of Education. [2] The local authorities take responsibility for implementing state-controlled policy regarding public education and state schools. [3] The education system is divided into Kindergarten, Primary education, Secondary education, and Tertiary education. [4]
Aina Onabolu was born in Ijebu-Ode in 1882. [1] His father was a successful merchant and his mother was also a trader. He started painting at the early age of 12, inspired by the cheap re-produced illustrations of Western arts which were prominent in many Nigerian magazines and religious books.
In education, dress and taste, the Hausa people and their counterparts the Fulani have become a significant part of the Islamic world; this said influence still remains until the current day. [31] The Fulani practice the art of whipping a suitor before giving his bride to him as part of their marriage obligation.
Among Dr. Nzegwu’s areas of expertise are African aesthetics, philosophy, African feminist issues, multicultural studies in art, and digital publishing. She had managed Onira Arts Africa gallery in Ottawa, Canada, and had been a producer for a very popular radio program, Voice of Nigeria.
Public art in Nigeria (1 C) S. Sculptures in Nigeria (7 C) W. Works by Ben Enwonwu (2 C) Pages in category "Nigerian art" The following 24 pages are in this category ...
Educating youth in Nigeria is prioritized with the goal of reducing poverty, inequality and overall increasing economic growth. [28] Youth in Nigeria school system consists of six years of primary education, three years of junior secondary, three years of senior secondary, and four or five years of tertiary education. [29]
The royal arts of the Benin Kingdom of southern region Nigeria affirm the centrality of the Oba, or divine king, portraying his divine nature. While recording the kingdom's significant historical events and the Oba's involvement with them, they also initiate the Oba's interactions with the supernatural and honor his deified ancestors, forging a continuity that is vital to the kingdom's well-being.