Category: Cultural Events

Ganni Festival

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Ganni Festival of Baatombu in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State is a well known and age long festival of the Borgu people.

Igue Festival

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The Christians have Christmas, the Muslims have the Feast of Ramadan, the Jews have the Hanukkah, the African-American have the Kwanzaa and the Edos have the Igue Festival.

Calabar Carnival

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Organised by the government of Cross River State, in the South-South geo-political zone of the country, the Calabar Christmas Carnival has become a major tourist attraction in Nigeria, drawing...

Abuja Carnival

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This commenced in 2005 to serve as an avenue to showcase the diverse cultural events and practices in the 36 states of Nigeria and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory...

Argungu Fishing Festival

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International Fishing Festival organized by the Government and people of Kebbi State, North West Nigeria annually. Started years ago, but like the Biblical mustard seed, Argungu Fishing Festival has...

Nwonyo Fishing Festival

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IntroductionTaraba State is situated in the North Eastern geographical zone of Nigeria. It was carved out of the former Gongola State by the General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) regime...

Ofala Festival

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Background Onitsha is a popular town located in Anambra State, in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria. Onitsha is known for its popular Main Market, which is said to be...

History of Calabar Canival

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 Calabar Carnival  in Nigeria, furthermore tagged ” Africa’s Biggest Street Party”, was created as part of the dream of making the Cross River State  in Nigeria, the number one...

Ikeji Festival In Arondizogu

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Background Arondizuogu is a group of sprawling communities, spreading across three local government areas in Imo State, with its largest area located in the land obtained from Umualaoma town....

The Osun Oshogbo Festival

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The early history of the Oshogbo people is founded on mythical and spiritual beliefs, along the lines of the traditions of the Yoruba people. The Osun river goddess is...