Festivals in Nigeria

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"Mary and Emeka Nigerian Traditional Wedding - Procession"---Looks like they had fun at their reception.  The traditional attire is so beautiful---pinned by Annacabella #Nigerians, #Festivals Nigerian Traditional Wedding, Traditional Attire, Nigerian Wedding, Chinua Achebe, Wedding Procession, African Queen, Royal Weddings, Falling Apart, Marley
Mary and Emeka Nigerian Traditional Wedding - Procession
"Mary and Emeka Nigerian Traditional Wedding - Procession"---Looks like they had fun at their reception. The traditional attire is so beautiful---pinned by Annacabella #Nigerians, #Festivals
Nigerian Traditional Cap: The Ofala festival is an occasion where the Natives/Indigenes of Anambra dressed in traditional attire  #Nigerians, #Festivals Traditional African Clothing, Mens Caps, Headgear, People Around The World, Festivals, Afro, Nativity, Countries
Nigerian Traditional Cap: The Ofala festival is an occasion where the Natives/Indigenes of Anambra dressed in traditional attire #Nigerians, #Festivals
Nigerian Yaruba dressed as voodoo spirits perform during a voodoo ceremony in Ouidah, Benin. Each spirit represents the reincarnation of a dead member of the Nigerian Nagu clan. #Nigerians, #Festivals We Are The World, People Of The World, African Masks, African Art, African Culture, African Voodoo, African Life, African Travel, National Geographic
Nigerian Yaruba dressed as voodoo spirits perform during a voodoo ceremony in Ouidah, Benin. Each spirit represents the reincarnation of a dead member of the Nigerian Nagu clan. #Nigerians, #Festivals
Prince Twins Seven-Seven (Nigerian, born 1944) 'Shango and his festival'  #Nigerians, #Festivals Africa Art, West Africa, African Traditional Religions, Architectural Sculpture, Contemporary African Art, African Artists, Indigenous Culture, Orisha, Gcse Art
Bonhams : Prince Twins Seven-Seven (Nigerian, born 1944) 'Shango and his festival'
Prince Twins Seven-Seven (Nigerian, born 1944) 'Shango and his festival' #Nigerians, #Festivals
Video:- Calabar Festival 2012 Highlights | Nigerian Sounds #Nigerians, #Festivals Calabar, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, My Heritage, Sierra Leone, Roots, Highlights
Video:- Calabar Festival 2012 Highlights | Nigerian Sounds #Nigerians, #Festivals
Durbar Festival 1950's | Vintage Nigerian Photos  #Nigerians, #Festivals History Of Nigeria, Benin City, Modern Artists, Africa Travel, Horseman, British Museum, Anthropology
Durbar Festival 1950's | Vintage Nigerian Photos #Nigerians, #Festivals
Nigerian Dancing pan-african-festival  #Nigerians, #Festivals All About Dance, African Traditions, Unity In Diversity, Dance Movement, Fight The Good Fight, Dance Art, Motherland, Ethiopia
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Nigerian Dancing pan-african-festival #Nigerians, #Festivals
The Gypsy Chicks at Nigerian Cultural Festival....sword. #Nigerians, #Festivals American Tribal Style Belly Dance, Tribal Belly Dance, Dance Steps, Dance Moves, Tribal Fashion, Gulf Coast, Dance Videos, Notre Dame
The Gypsy Chicks at Nigerian Cultural Festival
The Gypsy Chicks at Nigerian Cultural Festival....sword. #Nigerians, #Festivals
The Durbar festivals The Durbars are centuries old festival is an annual festival celebrated in several cities of Nigeria. It is celebrated ... #Nigerians, #Festivals African People, African Men, African Fashion, African Style, African Beauty, African Dress, Out Of Africa, Federal
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The Durbar festivals The Durbars are centuries old festival is an annual festival celebrated in several cities of Nigeria. It is celebrated ... #Nigerians, #Festivals
Nigerian festivals, a boy soldier's sad story, and Eze's college days - visit the ZODML Blog to check out our #BookoftheWeek picks. #books #reading #Nigeria, #Festivals Community Library, Book Catalogue, Sad Stories, Librarians, Book Week, Nonfiction, Soldier, College
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Nigerian festivals, a boy soldier's sad story, and Eze's college days - visit the ZODML Blog to check out our #BookoftheWeek picks. #books #reading #Nigeria, #Festivals
Nigerian Festival Wood And Bead Mask  #Nigerians, #Festivals Crafts To Make, Arts And Crafts, Artisan Design, Summer Camp, Drawing Inspiration, Rich Color, Bead Work
Nigerian Festival Wood And Bead Mask
Nigerian Festival Wood And Bead Mask #Nigerians, #Festivals
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NIGERIAN FESTIVAL 2013, TEXNOPOLIS  #Nigerians, #Festivals Concerts, Festival Party
NIGERIAN FESTIVAL 2013, TEXNOPOLIS #Nigerians, #Festivals
Beautiful girl in the Nigerian Festival #Nigerians, #Festivals Social Trends, Easter Weekend, Photo Galleries, Captain Hat, Carnival, Lakes
Beautiful girl in the Nigerian Festival #Nigerians, #Festivals
Nigerian Festival Dancing  #Nigerians, #Festivals African Recipes Nigerian Food, Drink Syrups, Grenadine, Dusty Rose, Bright Pink, Dancing, Cocktails
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Nigerian Festival  #Nigerians, #Festivals Nigerian Culture, City Of Shadows, Trinidad Carnival, Beauty Art, First Love
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Nigerian festival in Athens #Nigerians, #Festivals Athens, Fever, Greece, Flickr, Group, Picture, Greece Country
Nigerian festival in Athens
Nigerian festival in Athens #Nigerians, #Festivals
Eyo Festival Lagos Island: Source The Nigerian Nostalgia 1960 -1980 Project    "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. #Nigerians, #Festivals African Americans, Yoruba People, Jester Hat, Ivory Coast, Old West
Eyo Festival Lagos Island: Source The Nigerian Nostalgia 1960 -1980 Project "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. #Nigerians, #Festivals
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Nigerian Festival #Nigerians, #Festivals
The Kano Durbar Festival, Nigeria  Thousands gather for the Kano Durbar Festival. Kano holds the Durbar festival twice a year during the two Islamic holidays (Eid El Kabir and Eid El Fitr). Eid El Kabir, Islamic Holidays, In A Nutshell, Names Of Jesus, Gathering, Survival, Two By Two, Greats
The Kano Durbar Festival, Nigeria Thousands gather for the Kano Durbar Festival. Kano holds the Durbar festival twice a year during the two Islamic holidays (Eid El Kabir and Eid El Fitr).
Durbar Festival of Kano, Nigeria  The popular Durbar Festival of Kano performed during sallah (Islamic celebration) and special occasions. The spectacular traditional parade of ornately dressed Hausa-Fulani horsemen pays an annual homage to the Emir. Equestrian Culture, Nigeria Travel, Islamic Celebrations, Energy Providers, Modern Art Canvas Painting, Boko Haram, African American History, Culture Travel, Lonely Planet
Durbar Festival of Kano, Nigeria The popular Durbar Festival of Kano performed during sallah (Islamic celebration) and special occasions. The spectacular traditional parade of ornately dressed Hausa-Fulani horsemen pays an annual homage to the Emir.
Eyo Festival: The Eyo Festival, otherwise known as the Adamu Orisha Play, is a Yoruba festival unique to Lagos, Nigeria.  In modern times, it is presented by the people of Lagos as a tourist event and due to its history, is traditionally performed on Lagos Island. Osun, Trinidad And Tobago, Music Art, Ghana
Eyo Festival: The Eyo Festival, otherwise known as the Adamu Orisha Play, is a Yoruba festival unique to Lagos, Nigeria. In modern times, it is presented by the people of Lagos as a tourist event and due to its history, is traditionally performed on Lagos Island.
Leboku is the annual New Yam Festival celebrated in Ugep, Nigeria Yams, Annual, Celebrities, Quick, Celebs
Leboku is the annual New Yam Festival celebrated in Ugep, Nigeria
Argungu Fishing Festival: The festival began in the year 1934, as a mark of the end of the centuries old hostility between the Sokoto Caliphate and the Kebbi Kingdom. The Argungu Fishing Festival is an annual four day festival in north-western Nigerian state of Kebbi. The festival usually takes place in Argungu, the capital city of Argungu Emirate Council.  : Kebbi, Sokoto, Fishing, North Western, Caliphate, Capital City, Council
Argungu Fishing Festival: The festival began in the year 1934, as a mark of the end of the centuries old hostility between the Sokoto Caliphate and the Kebbi Kingdom. The Argungu Fishing Festival is an annual four day festival in north-western Nigerian state of Kebbi. The festival usually takes place in Argungu, the capital city of Argungu Emirate Council. :
Igue Festival: Igue festival, which is a period for offering thanks to the gods for sparing their lives and to ask for blessings, is also used for offering sacrifices to some shrines in the palace. During this period, chieftaincy title holders display their Eben emblem in the Ugie dance as they appear in their traditional attire, according to the type of dress the Oba bestowed on individual chiefs during the conferment of title, while the Oba seats majestically in the royal chamber (Ogiukpo). African Food, Diaspora, African History, Continents, Rituals, Period
Igue Festival: Igue festival, which is a period for offering thanks to the gods for sparing their lives and to ask for blessings, is also used for offering sacrifices to some shrines in the palace. During this period, chieftaincy title holders display their Eben emblem in the Ugie dance as they appear in their traditional attire, according to the type of dress the Oba bestowed on individual chiefs during the conferment of title, while the Oba seats majestically in the royal chamber (Ogiukpo).
Leboku is the annual New Yam Festival celebrated in Ugep, Nigeria to honor of the earth goddess and the ancestral spirits of the land in Ugep, one of the five settlements of Yakurr. Earth Goddess, Ancestral, Honor
Leboku is the annual New Yam Festival celebrated in Ugep, Nigeria to honor of the earth goddess and the ancestral spirits of the land in Ugep, one of the five settlements of Yakurr.
New year festival: the Igwe cutting the New yam. Traditionally, the role of eating the first yam is performed by the oldest man in the community or the king (igwe). This man also offers the yams to god, deities and ancestors. International Festival, Fertility, Deities, Grief, Apart
New year festival: the Igwe cutting the New yam. Traditionally, the role of eating the first yam is performed by the oldest man in the community or the king (igwe). This man also offers the yams to god, deities and ancestors.