Category: Culture

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji and traditional leaders at the annual Udiroko Festival.
Udiroko Festival Eyes Tourism Growth
Ekiti State leverages the annual Udiroko Festival to boost tourism, generate income, and drive growth.
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Yoruba traditional religion practitioners gathering to celebrate Isese Day in southwestern Nigeria.
Southwest Nigeria to Mark Isese Day
Southwestern Nigeria marks Isese Day on August 20, expanding recognition for Yoruba traditional heritage.
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Yakurr community celebrates Leboku festival, highlighting new yam harvest, traditional culture, music and dance.
Cross River to Hold 2026 Leboku International New Yam Festival in Ugep
Cross River State will host the 2026 Leboku International New Yam Festival on August 24, celebrating Yakurr heritage, agriculture and community culture.
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Oyo cultural anthem launched to promote Yoruba heritage and preserve traditional identity at cultural events.
Oyo Cultural Anthem to Be Sung After State Anthem
Oyo State will now perform its cultural anthem immediately after the state anthem at cultural and Isese-related events, reinforcing Yoruba identity and preserving traditional heritage.
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Nigeria Fashion Week 2026 in Abuja highlights fashion, culture, sustainability, creativity and economic opportunities.
Nigeria Fashion Week 2026 Set for October in Abuja
Nigeria Fashion Week 2026 is set for October in Abuja, spotlighting fashion, culture, sustainability and economic growth.
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Nigerian and Korean percussionists perform Janggu, showcasing cultural exchange and traditional drumming in Lagos.
Janggu Festival to Bring Korean and Nigerian Percussion Traditions Together in Lagos
Nigeria and Korea unite through Janggu Festival 2026, blending traditional percussion, cultural exchange and artistic collaboration in Lagos.
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EKIFEST 2026 showcases Ekiti heritage through traditional performances, youth creativity, arts and cultural competitions.
EKIFEST 2026 Opens in Ado-Ekiti with Focus on Heritage, Youth Creativity and Cultural Economy
EKIFEST 2026 brings Ekiti’s heritage to life through cultural performances, youth creativity and competitions, spotlighting culture as a driver of tourism, enterprise and economic growth.
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Traditional Yoruba practitioners preparing for the Olókùn Festival celebrating maritime heritage in Lagos.
Olókùn Festival Returns to Lagos, Spotlighting Yoruba Maritime Heritage
2026 Olókùn Festival returns to Lagos, spotlighting Yoruba maritime heritage, culture, and traditions.
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UNESCO-listed Sàngó Festival showcases Yoruba heritage through traditional rites, drumming, dancing and storytelling in Oyo.
UNESCO-Listed Sàngó Festival Enters Final Days in Oyo
The UNESCO-listed Sàngó Festival continues in Oyo, preserving Yoruba heritage through sacred rites, storytelling, drumming and intergenerational traditions.
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Olowo of Owo in ceremonial coral beads participating in the historic Igogo Festival rites.
Igogo Festival 2026 Unveils Month-Long Programme of Royal Rites, Processions in Owo
Owo Kingdom prepares for the 2026 Igogo Festival with royal rites, processions, and competitions.
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