Egungun Festival The Egungun festival is one of the many festivals celebrated in the Western part of Nigeria. The origin of many of the festivals there are shrouded in mystery. But there is no doubt that some festivals are some sort of religious or ancestor worships. The Egungun is a festival for the worship of […]

Eyo Festival The Eyo festival is a colourful festival that expresses and exhibits the culture and traditions of the city of Lagos. It is widely anticipated and attended by Lagos indigenes and also by visitors both from across Nigeria and internationally. Its splendid and expansive theatrical displays and pageantry highlight and showcase the aboriginal history […]

Osun-Osogbo Festival The town of Osogbo is believed to have been founded around 400 years ago. It is part of the wider Yoruba community, divided into 16 kingdoms, which legend says were ruled by the children of Oduduwa, the mythic founder, whose abode at Ile-Ife, south-east of Osogbo, is still regarded as the spiritual home […]