Indigenous Culture

In Nigeria, there is a rich and vibrant cultural life. This is definitely one of the reasons to visit Nigeria. The numerous ethnic groups in Nigeria influence its culture. The nation is home to more than 250 ethnic groups and more than 50 languages. The Hausa-Fulani, who predominate in the north, the Igbo, who predominate in the southeast, and the Yoruba, who predominate in the southwest, are the three main ethnic groupings.

Nigerian music encompasses various folk and popular music styles, some of which are well-known internationally. The Gorgon drums are one of the many unique instruments used by traditional artists. The different masquerades of Nigeria, such as the Eyo masquerades, the Ekpe and Ekpo masquerades of the Efik/Ibibio/Annang/Igbo peoples of coastal southeast Nigeria, and the Northern Edo masquerades, all have different traditional cultural expressions. The Gelede masquerade masks are the most well-known Yoruba wooden masks.