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Top Five Communities That Celebrates Iwa Akwa

Iwa Akwa is an age long tradition of Igbo people celebrated in many Igbo communities. Iwa Akwa 'Clothing' is a festival of initiation celebrated to mark the Rite of Passage into manhood. In most Igbo communities for one to be recognized as a man, he most undergo Iwa Akwa initiation ceremonies. For those who wish to…

ByoyibougboAugust 23, 20210Comments

CULTURAL FESTIVALS PEOPLE & CULTURE

The Significance of Ugbo Aju Festival

Aju festival is a Rite of Passage, performed every three years to mark the transition from adolescents to manhood for males between the ages of 19 and 23. Aju festival is one of the major cultural landmarks in Ugbo traditional calendar and a significant process in, not just Ugbo, but also in many Igbo societies.…

ByoyibougboAugust 23, 20210Comments

CULTURAL FESTIVALS PEOPLE & CULTURE

The Significance of Iwa Akwa In Ugbo

By Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia: Aju festival is a Rite of Passage, performed every three years to mark the transition from adolescents to manhood for males between the ages of 19 and 23. Aju festival is one of the major cultural landmarks in Ugbo traditional calendar and a significant process in, not just Ugbo, but also in…

ByoyibougboAugust 23, 20210Comments

ATTRACTIONS DESTINATIONS GUEST CORNER PEOPLE & CULTURE

My Experience At Marina Resort Calabar

Slavery History Museum The Slave History Museum was really really enlightening with an amazingly eloquent, intricate and knowledgeable guide. The downside was that recording was prohibited and was told to stop recording so I was…

ByoyibougboAugust 21, 20210Comments

ATTRACTIONS DESTINATIONS PEOPLE & CULTURE

Nike Art Gallery Abuja

NIKE ART GALLERY ABUJA: Did you know that there’s a Nikeartgallery in Abuja? It’s located in Lugbe and has been around for years. The Art Gallery is open and easily accessible to the general public. It costs…

ByoyibougboJuly 3, 20210Comments

ATTRACTIONS DESTINATIONS FESTIVALS PEOPLE & CULTURE

10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Ugbo

Located in the northern part of Awgu local Government of Enugu State. Ugbo, formally known as Ogulugu is a very unique and fascinating town as it stands out among others towns in Enugu state in so many ways. Ugbo is home of nature and culture with the most amazing and breathtaking landscapes and celebrates one…

ByoyibougboJuly 3, 20210Comments

CULTURAL EVENTS FESTIVALS PEOPLE & CULTURE

Ugbo Aju Festival

Its yet another festive season in Ugbo.. Come 3 to 7 of August 2021 the ancient town of Ogulugu will play host to thousands of visitors as well as her illustrious sons and daughters as they turn out in their largest number to celebrate their sons as they perform their rite of passage into manhood…

ByoyibougboJuly 3, 20210Comments

ASIA PEOPLE & CULTURE REVIEWS

Korean Cultural Center Nigeria

Did you know about the existence of this center? I was intrigued when I was invited to visit Kcc_ngr I know a bit about South Korea, thanks to K-dramas, singing groups like BTS, tech companies like Samsung and my interactions with Koreans. However during my visit to this center, I learnt so much more! From the…

ByoyibougboJune 24, 20210Comments

GUEST CORNER PEOPLE & CULTURE

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗮𝘁

Ordinarily, a moat is a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defence against attack. So, what makes the Benin Moat (Iya) great? Facts🤓 • Do you know that in 1974 the Benin Moat was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's second largest…

ByoyibougboJune 22, 20210Comments

GUEST CORNER PEOPLE & CULTURE

Tale Of Emotan

The most spectacular thing about the history of Benin is how it was meticulously planned to be an ever present memory through collections of bronze sculptures telling very important tales of what transpired in the ancient Benin Kingdom. …

ByoyibougboJune 22, 20210Comments

A Guide To Hiking In Enugu

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