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

AFRICA ATTRACTIONS CULTURAL PEOPLE & CULTURE

Things to do in Ibadan

Oyo state ,Ibadan. Ibadan is the largest city in Nigeria by geographical size and third most populated state in Nigeria. Ibadan has a very rich cultural heritage and interesting history. Ibadan is the home of Nigeria’s first university, the University of Ibadan, and Nigeria’s first skyscraper, Cocoa House, which opened in 1965. There are are lot…

ByOu Travel And TourMay 16, 20210Comments

AFRICA PEOPLE & CULTURE

Top Festivals To Witness in Lagos

In every society, there are special occasions when people come together to celebrate important events, the events may be secular or religious. Celebrating these events is known as festival is marked by public enjoyment or religious ceremonies. In the whole of West Africa, festivals are observed by adherents of traditional religions, marking important social and…

ByOu Travel And TourMay 13, 20210Comments

FESTIVALS PEOPLE & CULTURE

The New Yam Festival

The New Yam Festival of the Igbo people (Orureshi in the idoma area, Iwa ji, Iri ji or Ike ji, depending on dialect) is an annual cultural festival by the Igbo people held at the end of the rainy season in early August. The Iri ji festival (literally "new-yam eating") is practiced throughout West Africa (especially…

ByoyibougboJune 29, 20200Comments

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Nigeria Tourism Sector To Create 100 Million Jobs By 2028

The Director-General Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Joseph Ari, on Monday, said forecast has shown that Nigeria would be earning N12 billion from the tourism sector by the year 2028, and the industry will create over 100 million jobs for the citizenry. He also said the tourism industry has become an important economic earner for many…

ByoyibougboDecember 26, 20190Comments

AFRICA CULTURAL PEOPLE & CULTURE

Top 10 Popular Traditional Dance In Nigeria

When one speaks about the culture of a people, interest is in the art, food, music, language, and even the cultural dance forms. Historic and traditional dance goes back hundreds and thousands of years. In Nigeria, Dance is one of the best art forms for expression, Nigeria as a country with diverse culture is blessed…

ByoyibougboAugust 15, 20190Comments

AFRICA CULTURAL EVENTS FESTIVALS PEOPLE & CULTURE

Dates For 2019 New Yam Festival Across Igbo Land

New Yam Festival is the most important event in the calendar of Igbo people all over the world. Yams are the first crop to be harvested, and are the most important crop of the region. The New Yam Festival is therefore a celebration depicting the prominence of yam in the social-cultural life of Igbo people. The evening prior to…

ByoyibougboJuly 29, 20190Comments

AFRICA CULTURAL PEOPLE & CULTURE

Names of Igbo Traditional Musical Instruments

Musical instruments are instrument created or adapted to make musical sounds, In Igbo Land Musical instruments are not only used for making music, they are also used to communicate to both man and spirit, translating and emitting daily experiences and events. Below are Types and Names Of Igbo Musical Instruments. Picture of Quesco Musical Instrument at…

ByoyibougboJuly 20, 20190Comments

AFRICA CULTURAL FESTIVALS PEOPLE & CULTURE

10 Most Colourful Festivals Celebrated In West African

Africans are fascinating people rooted in culture and tradition, African culture is expressed in her arts and crafts, religion, clothing, folklore, cuisine, music, languages and their form of celebration. Different Country and tribe in West Africa have unique festival that they are known for, these festivals play important role in the life of the people…

ByoyibougboMay 28, 20190Comments

AFRICA CULTURAL FESTIVALS PEOPLE & CULTURE

Top 10 most popular traditional dance in Igbo land

Dance is one of the best art forms for expression. People gyrate in order to celebrate, commemorate or even to prepare for some ritual. One of the largest and most popular ethnic groups in Nigeria is the Igbo tribe. The Igbo people reside in southeastern and south-central Nigeria. When one speaks about the culture of…

ByoyibougboAugust 28, 20180Comments