Nigeria @61: Celebrating Her Unifying Element of Aesthetic Outfits.
Like the scene at the biblical Tower of Babel, a typical Nigerian market is a theatre of diverse chattering tongues, whereas unlike the Tower, the diverse tongues join hands together to build a skyscraper through the strength of their cultural
Timeline of Nollywood: The need for a balance.
When talking about movie production in the world today, the Nigerian film industry which sobriquet is Nollywood cannot be pushed aside. It is unarguably the third most valuable in the world in terms of number of films produced after Hollywood
Omugwo is coming to Terra Kulture.
Following a successful outing of the intriguing Sisi Pelebe at Theaterwelt in June and Terra Kulture in August, 1000 stories production is coming back in October to Terra Kulture with a cultural sensational drama titled Omugwo. Omugwo showing from the 1st
Top new age Nigerian wedding songs.
One of the paraphernalia of any event, especially a wedding ceremony in Nigeria is the rhythmic and melodious sound that booms out of the speakers that are strategically set in the event hall. Of course you know what I’m talking about;
Cultural Symbols in Nigeria Weddings.
A Nigerian wedding is more than just a celebration of love; it is an exhibition of cultural beliefs, values, norms and general way of life of a people, as every aspect of the social event is a symbol that connotes
African women’s most unique look signature.
*inserts Skentele Skontolo by Lagbaja. Gele is an important accessory in the traditional wardrobe of Nigerian/African women. It is an important part of their dressing. Gele which is called Ichafu in Igbo language is used to complement the iro and
Alárinà: the whisperer of love.
I was very young when my elder sister got married. Before her wedding, I loved her husband-to-be because he usually bought me different goodies as his little father-in-law (like he often call me) whenever he visited our house in the
Aso-Ebi: The Colour Maker.
When it comes to throwing Nigeria parties, especially weddings, the desire to make it colorful is always very paramount to the celebrants. For weddings, the intending couples go all out to make their special day a memorable one by ensuring
maintaining your bubbles on your big day.
Apart from your birthday celebration which is a recurrent event annually, your wedding ceremony is the only celebration bestowed on you by nature and culture in which you are aware of and are an active participant in the celebration, unlike
The cost of being an aso-ebi guest at a Nigerian Wedding.
It is an obvious fact that despite the epileptic economic condition of Nigeria, the country remains one of the happiest nations of the world, with her populous socialite citizens who are ready to go all out to derive satisfaction from