Igbo Culture In Nigeria

The Igbo and Yoruba cultures strongly relate to each other because they are the two most popular tribes in Nigeria. They are the two most known ethnic groups other than Hausa and Fulani cultures. The Igbo and Yoruba cultures are closely related and will make one culturally aware of Nigeria’s way of life through their background, history, music, religious beliefs, political structures, and traditional marriage. The Igbo and Yoruba are two of the most diverse cultures in Nigeria. The evolution of Nigeria 1849 until it attained independence in 1960 is largely the story of transformational impact of British on the peoples and cultures of the Niger-Benue area (“History of Nigeria”). The Igbo and Yoruba cultures date back as far as the 5th century …show more content…
Many religions are followed in Nigeria. The Igbos is mostly Christians who predominantly live south of the country (“Nigeria-Language, Culture”). Most Yoruba people are Christians or Muslims predominantly living in the north (“Nigeria-Language, Culture”). The Yoruba people had their own form of religion before the advent of Christianity and Islam (“The History and Traditions of the Yoruba People”). Igbos believes in a higher power or supreme god who keeps watch over his creatures from a distance (“Countries and their Cultures Igbo”). Igbos calls their god Chukwu the great or the high god (Countries and their Cultures Igbo”). Yoruba people were known to practice polygamy, more so in older …show more content…
Igbo people are industrious, friendly and educated people. They play an important role in Nigeria political development. Ibos are culturally rich people and they are surrounded on all sides by other tribes like Bini, Warri, Ijaw and etc (“Igbo People History”). The Igbo culture is very dynamic and fascinating and it says a lot about the Igbo people. Village life for the Ibo people is like many other villages in Africa but still unique (“Ibos People”). Ibos villages have anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand people (“Ibos People”). In an Igbo village everyone that live in that village is family. Family is a very important part of the Igbo culture. One thing about the Igbo villages is that there is no single ruler or king that controls the populations. Some groups were ruled by a council of elders, while others were ruled by an assembly of citizens (“Taylor, A Yisatu J”). Igbo people mostly farm, trade, and do crafts. Agriculture is an important way of life for Igbo people. Igbo people are all over the