nigeria

  • Why are there so many light-skinned Igbos?

    Why are there so many light-skinned Igbos?

    Why are there so many light skinned Igbo people? Well, possible factors that may have contributed to this phenomenon, include the environment, genetics, preference and historical events.

  • How this Igbo group resisted British domination for 30 years
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    How this Igbo group resisted British domination for 30 years

    The Ekumeku Movement Explained During Britain’s colonisation of Nigeria, one of the most prolonged and drawn-out conflicts was against the Ekumeku. A movement fought by the Anioma, an Igbo subgroup, and their neighbouring Igbo allies. So, what sparked the beginning of the movement?  As the British looked to expand their colonial domination of Nigeria, they…

  • Ekumeku: How this Igbo group resisted British domination for 30 years
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    Ekumeku: How this Igbo group resisted British domination for 30 years

    The Ekumeku Movement Explained During Britain’s colonisation of Nigeria, one of the most prolonged and drawn-out conflicts was against the Ekumeku. A movement fought by the Anioma, an Igbo subgroup, and their neighbouring Igbo allies. So, what sparked the beginning of the movement?  As the British looked to expand their colonial domination of Nigeria, they…

  • Nigerian Wedding Attire – Explained (Igbo, Edo, Yoruba & Hausa)
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    Nigerian Wedding Attire – Explained (Igbo, Edo, Yoruba & Hausa)

    In this video we explain the wedding outfits of four Nigerian tribes (Igbo, Edo, Yoruba and Hausa). Also featured: Efik Ibibio, Tiv, Urhrobo, Kalabari, Fulani. Models – IGBO- Bride: @oluchiozioma_ Groom:  @Kaobi  EDO- Bride: Crystal Groom:  @Zizibo  YORUBA- Bride: @toniteetones Groom: @afrologuepod HAUSA:- Bride: Funke Groom: James Photographer: @Keleenna Hair and make up  @Kacha’s Space 

  • #3 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

    #3 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

    LAWRENCE (@ARTSADVOCATEUK) Lawrence (@artsadvocateUK) is a London-based artist whose manga-influenced comic art style is sure to captivate viewers at first glance. His unique digital art has a way of inferring motion, giving the perception of movement in static images. Whether he uses colour or not, Lawrence finds a way to present expression through his art.…