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Top Top Nigerian Traditional Festivals And Celebrations. by sentee(f): 4:11pm On May 02, 2023
Nigeria is a country with a rich and diverse cultural heritage, and these festivals are a testament to that fact. From the north to the south, east to west, there are festivals that celebrate everything from religion to music, dance, and more .


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10: Eyo Festival
The Eyo Festival, also known as the Adamu Orisha Play, is a Yoruba festival that is celebrated in Lagos. It is a cultural festival that has been celebrated for centuries and is a showcase of traditional Yoruba culture. The festival features dancers dressed in white robes, with the iconic Eyo masquerades, who dance and sing through the streets.
9: Durbar Festival
The Durbar Festival is a colorful and vibrant festival celebrated in several states in Northern Nigeria, including Kano, Katsina, and Sokoto. The festival is a showcase of the military prowess of the Hausa-Fulani people, and it features traditional horse riding displays, dances, and music.
8: New Yam Festival
The New Yam Festival is a cultural festival celebrated by the Igbo people in Nigeria. It is a harvest festival that marks the beginning of a new planting season. The festival is celebrated with traditional dances, feasting, and offerings to the gods.
7: Ofala Festival
The Ofala Festival is a cultural festival celebrated by the people of Onitsha in Anambra State. It is a royal festival that is celebrated by the Obi (king) of Onitsha and his subjects. The festival features a colorful procession of the Obi and his chiefs, as well as traditional dances and music.
6: Ojude Oba Festival
The Ojude Oba Festival is a cultural festival celebrated by the people of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State. It is a festival that celebrates the arrival of the first settlers in the town. The festival features a colorful procession of the town's chiefs and their subjects, as well as traditional dances and music.

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