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

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

CULTURAL FESTIVALS PEOPLE & CULTURE

Ten Yoruba Festivals To Witness

Yoruba people are one of the major ethnic group in Nigeria. The Yoruba people who occupies majorly the south western part of Nigeria has a very rich and unique cultural heritage with lots of cultural festivals. For those who wish to explore Yoruba land, below are list of 10 most popular festivals to witness in…

ByoyibougboMay 15, 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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Reasons Why You Should Visit Mmaku This Festive Season

Mmaku is a town located in the southern part of Awgu local government area of Enugu State, south eastern Nigeria. Mmaku is connected by two major roads, The Oji-Awgu road and Ugbo-Mmaku road. Communities that Surrounds Mmaku includes: Ugbo(Ogulugu) Obeagu, Mgbowo, Awgu, Mgbidi Ogugu and Achi. While the Villages that make up Mmaku Includes: Ezioha, Enugwu Agu(Enugu Mmaku), Affam(Agunese), Ifite,…

ByoyibougboDecember 15, 20190Comments

AFRICA CULTURAL FESTIVALS PEOPLE & CULTURE

Top 10 Most Popular Festivals In Anambra State

Anambra state is home to culture and tradition, Located in South Eastern Nigeria, Anambra state celebrate many top and most entertaining festival in Igbo and and Nigeria at large ranging from the Ofala, The New Yam, The Igbo New Year, The Masquerade Festival and others. Below Are The Ten Most Attended, Most Entertaining And Most Popular…

ByoyibougboNovember 19, 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

CULTURAL FESTIVALS PEOPLE & CULTURE

List of Traditional Festivals celebrated in Igbo Land

The Igbos are an ethnic group native to the present-day south-central and southeastern Nigeria. Geographically, the Igbo homeland is divided into two unequal sections by the Niger River– an eastern (which is the larger of the two) and a western section. The Igbo people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa. In the igbo culture, the igbo people celebrate lots…

ByoyibougboJanuary 23, 20190Comments

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Seven Most Popular Traditional Festival Celebrated In Yoruba land

Yoruba people of south western Nigeria are one of the major tribes in Nigeria. The Yoruba people has a very rich and unique cultural heritage with lots of cultural festivals. For travelers who wish to explore Yoruba land, below are list of 7 most popular festivals celebrated in Yoruba land. 1. Eyo Festival The Eyo Festival, also…

ByoyibougboJuly 29, 20180Comments