Nigeria is one of the most linguistically and culturally diversified places in the world. Because of its rich diversity, over the past 500 years the country can be broken up into 3 main people groups/kingdoms, and each of those 3 larger people groups can be broken down into several smaller societies. The three largest and most influential ethnic groups in Nigeria are; The Hausa people, Yoruba people, and the Igbo people. I will begin with the history of the Igbo.
The Kingdom of Nri began in the 10th century and started to decline between the 15th and 17th century. This Kingdom is specifically surrounded by Igbo culture and resides primarily in what is now modern day southern Nigeria. The Igbo people (pronounced “Ibo”) make up 23% of Nigeria.
The Kingdom of Nri began in the 10th century and started to decline between the 15th and 17th century. This Kingdom is specifically surrounded by Igbo culture and resides primarily in what is now modern day southern Nigeria. The Igbo people (pronounced “Ibo”) make up 23% of Nigeria.