Asọ-Ẹbí: The Heart of Yoruba Owambe Parties in Nigeria

Asọ-Ẹbí is a Yoruba expression meaning “family cloth.” Aso Ebi is an essential and cherished element of Yoruba Owambe parties in Nigeria. It represents more than just fashion; it embodies a profound sense of unity, cultural identity, and shared celebration among family and friends. Asides from the English translation, the term Asọ-Ẹbí arises from the traditional practice …

FG, Showlate Entertainment move to collaborate on cultural ventures

In a strategic effort to bolster collaboration within Nigeria’s burgeoning creative industry, the Minister for the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa-Musawa, hosted a delegation from Showlate Entertainment Limited at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting was centered on discussions aimed at forging partnerships and aligning goals that would significantly …

The Osun Osogbo Festival: A Timeless Celebration of Yoruba Culture and Heritage

The Osun-Osogbo Festival is an annual cultural event in Osogbo, Osun state, Nigeria that has captured the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life, both within Nigeria and beyond. The festival held every August is a two-week-long festival dedicated to the worship of Osun, the Yoruba goddess of fertility, love, beauty, and …

Cultural Crossroads: Navigating Authenticity in the Portrayal of Yoruba Art and Culture in Contemporary Movies

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern cinema, cultural representation holds immense power. Movies serve as a gateway to different worlds, providing glimpses into diverse cultures and traditions. The Yoruba culture, with its rich history, vibrant art, and profound traditions, has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide. However, as the influence of streaming services like Netflix …

Cultural Misrepresentation of Eyo Festival Masquerade in the Movie, Gangs of Lagos

The modern Lagos lifestyle was sufficiently captured in the movie “Gangs of Lagos,” which was released on Amazon Prime Video on April 7, 2023. However, the major backlash was on how the Eyo Masquerade was portrayed in the movie. The first scene leading to the montage, which was a masterful display of the Eyo Festival, …

Igbo-Ora, The Home of Twins in Nigeria

In Yorubaland, Twins are called Ibeji and they are believed to have spiritual powers to transform the fortune of their parents and households. There are two types of twins, identical (monozygotic) and fraternal (dizygotic). Biologically, identical twins are conceived when one fertilized egg or ovum splits and develops into two babies with similar genetic information …

Okazi Emii Festival: Celebrating Unity, Tradition, and the Vibrant Igbo Culture

According to Comrade Muonyeazo Martin Charles Oku, a prominent figure from Umu Awaka Emii, a former leader, Nigerian Union of Teachers NUT, in Ezinmata Uboma Village, southeast, Nigeria, the Okazi Emii Festival has ancient origins, dating back to the time of Adam. It is revered as one of the most significant festivals in Igbo land, …

Ojude Oba 2024: A Cultural Extravaganza in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria -A showcase of fashion and prosperity in Yoruba tradition

The people of Ijebu are a sub-ethnic Yoruba group in the southwestern part of Nigeria. The Ijebus in present day Ogun state share boundaries with Ibadan, Oyo state, the Egbas in Abeokuta and the Ilajes very close to Lagos. The are closest to the lagoon waters of Epe, Ejinrin, Ikorodu, and Ogun Waterside. Ijebu is …