Culture of 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…

Often people believe that the government structure and culture are linked. Yet, this isn’t necessarily true. The functionality of a government and the culture of the people are very influential to each other. This paper is meant to educate the audience on the importance of government function throughout culture in Nigeria and the United States. Also, how the citizens relationship with the government changes the culture 's values of nationalism. Analyzing important pieces of evidence from Fordham…

By Agbomenu Johnson Segun I. D. Number: 1403024029 ABSRACT: Globalization is the interchanged of ideas and symbolized by the internet: These involve the clash of cultures and the extension of materialistic values, the internet allows everyone access and wander into the Hollywood Library and no one to stop, control or direct. This has enormous influence people act heedlessly and the values of entertainment industry reflects often advance materialism, violence and immorality. Therefore, this…

conveys her views of the Nigerian Civil War to the reader by using the setting, specific events reciprocated in history, and contrasting characters within the novel. Purple Hibiscus is set in post-colonial Nigeria, where the Adichie grew up, in a time of government and economic struggle, after the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Nigerian-Baifran War. “Military men would always overthrow one another, because they could, because they were all power drunk” (24) illustrates the internal…

Nigeria is known as one of the fastest growing countries and most populous nation in Africa. It’s located in western Africa on the edge of Gulf of Guinea. Another thing that is growing in Nigeria is their film industry, Nollywood. Nollywood is known as the second largest film industry in the world, right behind the India film industry Bollywood and surpassing Hollywood. The Nigeria film industry dates back to 1960s when Nigeria gain their independence. However, it was in the 1990s when Nollywood…

Nigeria was first invaded by the British in 1851. The British were there for colonization, meaning they were there to take over Nigeria politically and economically. During this time the Nigerians were feeling oppressed and that the Europeans abused their human rights. The colonization of Nigeria was not a great crime because the people of Nigeria violated the right to recognition as a person before the law, right to participate in the cultural life of the community while the europeans violated…

Nigerian American is fully aware of what their culture really is.Fortuality, Nigeria is considered one of the largest country in Africa which has created a diverse culture.Instead of Nigeria is only one country, it split into three major ethnic groups.The groups are Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo which has a combination of the traditional history. Even though Nigeria has over 500 languages, their main language is English.Nigerians are people who are very united with their family especially mother to…

Nigeria is the home of many languages and cultures. This nation contains up to 250 languages, deserts, plains, music, etc. This country is often referred to as “Giant of Africa”. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, and the 7th most populous in the world. Although it is populous it has its perks concerning religion. This country is roughly divided between Christians and Muslims. A minority practice religions indigenous to Nigeria. This country was created when the British defeated…

Thesis: The Igbo culture was one which kindled a spirit of democracy and competitiveness, allowing it to rise above all other ethnic groups and thrive in early Nigeria. Such achievement was frowned upon by other ethnic groups and invoked hostility between them. The Biafran War, (a result of this hostility) ultimately led to Nigeria’s decline, forever changing its legacy. How does Achebe’s perspective influence his view of Nigeria? Chinua Achebe grew up as an Igbo who supported the Biafrans in…

(Erskine, 2014, p. 1). FGM affects women physically and psychologically. It only rids women of their freedom and puts fear to many. It is universally known as a breach of human rights of girls and women. FGM is rooted in culture, some believe it is done for religious reasons, however, there is no evidence in religious texts. FGM involves the cutting of a female’s external genitals (World Health Organization [WHO], 2016). FGM can be classified into four types. It is a common poor practice that…