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midwifery
health science and profession that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (including care of the newborn)
Argungu Fishing Festival
annual festival in Northern Nigeria
Mkpokịtị Dance
Igbo traditional dance from Nigeria
Ijele Masquerade
The King of all Igbo masquerades and as such has 45 different other masquerades perform on top of it in the olden days. Presently, the 45 masquerades are represented by the 45 figurines seen on top of Ijele.
Sango Festival of Oyo
Nigerian festival marking the beginning of the Yoruba Traditional New Year in August
Izaga masquerade
Izaga is the tallest of all Igbo masquerades, with the ability to grow very tall and also make itself short. It is an entertainment masquerade that comes during traditional ceremonies or festivals just to entertain the spectators.
Agaba masquerade
Agaba is known as mgbedike: time of the brave or strong. These names are in the Igbo language, and the mask originates from Igbo-speaking communities in the South-East of Nigeria.
Odo masquerade
Odo masquerade is peculiar to the northern Igbo people of Enugu State. It is believed to be spirit of the ancestors that died many years ago and they sometimes visit the living in the form of masquerade.
Ulaga masquarade
Ulaga is a popular Igbo masquerade but not often seen. It comes out occasionally during funerals of titled men or during any event organised in honour of someone’s importance in a community.
Igariga Masquerade
The Igbo youth masquerade that is used during burial ceremonies of titled men and Ofala festivals. Such masquerades usually carry canes with which they scare people away.
Mkpamkpankụ masquerade
Mkpamkpankụ is a very serious, masculine, aggressive, agile and notorious masquerade, having the appearance of a person. It is so active that about 2 or more strong men are ever around it with rope tied to its waist to draw it back from overacting.
Otawarụ Ikpo masquerade
An Igbo masquerade
Kwagh-Hir
Nigerian Tiv people cultural art
African Rosewood plant
Ora (Oha) soup is native to the South Eastern Nigeria. It is a very traditional soup similar to the bitterleaf soup but cooked with Ora leaves.
roselle juice
A drink made out of the flowers of the roselle plant
Yoruba
Niger-Congo language spoken in West Africa
Yam porridge
Yam porridge is a delicious Nigerian yam dish cooked in a well-seasoned oil and pepper mix until soft and fluffy with some yam chunks. Sometimes fish and vegetable is added
Wheat and ewedu soup
Food
Ɗanwake
dish in Northern Nigeria
Unripe Plantain Porridge
Unripe plantains are recommended by nutritionists as they contain less sugar and are healthier compared with ripe Plantains.
Breadfruit Porridge
Breadfruit Porridge(Ukwa) is the meal used to identify VIP at functions
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Tuwon dawa
ground guinea-corn made thick and solid, eaten with soups like kuka and okra
Tuwo masara (corn meal)
A meal commonly eaten in northern Nigeria, also known as hausa fufu. Tuwo masara is made from grounded corn.
Tuwon shinkafa
Nigerian rice pudding
Egusi soup
Nigerian soup made of grounded egusi and other ingredients.
Sika Wɔ Ntaban
common materials used for clothing in West Africa
Sesame soup
Miyan danyen karkashi is a very nutritional soup prepared mostly in the northern part of nigeria.
Edo black soup
popular and tasteful (Edo) Esan soup
Bole
A popular plantain delicacy peculiar to south south Nigerians
rice and stew with cowskin
Food
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Efo riro
rich Nigeria vegetable stew that is native to the yorubas of the Western Nigeria
pounded yam
yam-based staple food from West Africa
draw soup
Nigerian okra soup
concoction rice
Nigerian dish
Echicha
Ẹchịcha (also, Achịcha) is a meal usually prepared and eaten by the Igbos in Nigeria. Its main constituents are dried Cocoyam, mgbụmgbụ (Pigeon pea), and palm oil.
Ukpo Ogede
Plantain Moi Moi (Ukpo Ogede) is a delicious Nigerian recipe prepared with over ripe plantains.
Peppered snail
The spicy, chewy goodness of peppered snail consists of boiled snails sautéed in onions, peppers and spices.
peanut milk
plant milk made from peanuts
palm nut soup
soup made from palm fruit
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Owo soup
Nigerian palm oil soup
Urhobo Owho Soup
Owo soup is that sweet yellowish delicacy mostly eaten by the Urhobos, Isokoh, and Itsekiri people of Delta State in Nigeria. This traditional dish is a complete meal for every occasion and events that takes place in Urhobo land.
Bitter leaf soup
Bitter Leaf Soup, also known as Ofe Onugbu is a popular Nigerian soup. Bitter leaf Soup is peculiar to the Igbo tribe of Eastern Nigeria.
okra soup
soup made from the green seed pods of the okra plant
Okra Soup
African okro soup is made with Okra vegetables cooked in a delicious mixture of palm oil,shrimps,goat meat,fish and African spices.
Bambara groundnut
Okpa is a delicious delicacy popular in the Eastern part of Nigeria, especially in Enugu state. Okpa has equally won the hearts of people in different parts of Nigeria and is now classified as a traditional Nigerian delicacy.
Bambara beans pudding
A delicacy prepared by the Igbo people with a special type of beans known as Bambara nuts.
OKOHO
Okoho is the main traditional food of the Idoma people of Benue state, Nigeria. It is made from the plant Cissus populnea belonging to the family Amplidaceae
Okazi soup
A Nigerian dish prepared by Igbo people
Ofe Oha
Oha Soup (Ofe ora) is one of the most popular delicacies which is native to the people of the eastern part of Nigeria. It is made from the African Rosewood plant.
ogbono soup
soup made with dry, ground Irvingia gabonensis (ogbono) seeds
Ofada rice
Ofada rice is a name for heritage varieties of rice grown in south-west Nigeria.It is used in a variety of dishes.Ofada rices are mostly blends, and some of the rice varieties in the blends are not indigenous to Africa.
Adamma Dance
Adamma is an igbo traditional dance that glorifies the beauty of a young maiden
Spicy cow foot
A native finger food made with cow foot, palm oil and spices.
Nigerian Pidgin
English-based creole languages
Margi special
Margi Special is a Nigerian cuisine made with fish. It is indigenous to the Margi people of the North eastern region of Nigeria.
Achi Soup
Achi Soup with Oha Leaf is a delicious soup peculiar to Eastern Nigerians. It is very delicious and enjoyed with fufu or akpu.
Abacha Ugba
Abacha and Ugba is a cassava-based dish mostly eaten by the Igbo tribe of Eastern Nigeria.
moin moin|moi-moi
Moi Moi, also pronounced as Moin Moin, Moyin Moyin, Moy Moy or Mai Mai is a traditional Nigerian food made with steamed grounded beans and enriched with spices like onions, peppers, and other ingredients.
Apapa ( Beans Loaf )
An Ebira local delicacy specially prepared with grounded beans,red oil, maggi and other nutritional ingredients.
miyar kuka
type of soup made from powdered baobab leaves; popular in Nigeria and Ghana
Kunun gyada
Kunun gyada is a popular Northern Nigeria drink. It’s a gruel like drink consisting of rice boiled in groundnut milk.
Meat peppersoup
Food
Kuli-kuli
Nigerian snack that is made from dry roasted peanuts/groundnuts
kilishi
Hausa dish of spiced dried beef, mutton or goat meat
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jollof rice
rice dish from West Africa
Isi ewu
Nigerian soup made from goat's head
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isi ewu
Nigerian spicy goat head dish
Igbo
Niger–Congo language of the Igbo people, mainly spoken in Nigeria
Miyan Geda
soup popular in Northern Nigeria
Eba
Eba is a Nigerian staple food eaten all over the country and beyond. It is made from fried grated cassava (manioc) flour, commonly called as garri.
fura
food in west Africa
Fura da nono (millet and milk)
Fura da nono which translates to Millet and Milk. Nono is locally fermented milk with a consistency that is thick but isn’t quite as thick as yoghurt.Fura da nono is very popular in the Northern states especially in Sokoto state.
Potato fufu
potato-based staple food from Nigeria
Groundnut soup
A rich type of Nigerian soup eaten with rice, eba, cassava or pounded yam.
fufu
dough-like food in African cuisine
Finger millet pap
Tamba is a traditional Hausa name for Finger millet, also known as Eleusine corocana.It is a whole grain that is gluten-free and a good source.
Ekuru
meal native to the Yoruba people in Nigeria, usually prepared with peeled beans
Ekpang Nkwukwo
Ekpang Nkukwo is one of the traditional delicacies of the Efiks and Ibibios culture of Nigeria. It is made from grated cocoyam,water yam or unripe plantain.
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Egbo
meal ground from dried corn
Edikang Ikong
Edikang Ikong soup or simply Vegetable Soup is native to the Efiks
Abak atama soup
A special palm nut soup,native to the Efiks/Ibibio people of Southern Nigeria.Atama soup is similar to Banga soup.The major difference is the Atama leaves which gives the Atama soup a distinctive taste and aroma.
akassa
type of dough made from cooked, ground and soaked corn, eaten in Benin, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Togo and Côte d'Ivoire
Dambe
Hausa traditional sport
dambun shinkafa
Dambun shinkafa is a delicacy widely enjoyed in the north
dambu
food from Niger
waina
savory fried rice or maize cake from Nigeria
Chapman
non-alcoholic beverage from Nigeria
Achicha Ede
Achicha Ede is a traditional dish of cocoyam potage which originates from the Igbo region of Nigeria particularly Enugu.
Catfish pepper soup
Catfish pepper soup is a spicy fish dish that ranks high among the most exotic delicacies in Nigeria. It is often found and enjoyed in many local bars as well as posh restaurants across the country.
coconut candy
Nigerian Coconut Candy is the Nigerian style Chancacas(colombian coconut candy). It is made with grated/shredded coconuts and granulated sugar.
Boli
roasted plantain dish in Nigeria
Garri
Garri is a creamy-white, granular flour with a slightly fermented flavour and sour taste made from fermented cassava tubers.
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beans and corn porridge
Adalu is a popular Nigeria dish. It is a combination of beans and corn.
akara
peeled beans formed into a ball and deep-fried in palm oil
Kunu
drink consumed throughout Nigeria
Banga rice
Nigerian rice dish prepared with palm fruit concentrate
Banga Rice
Banga Rice is one of the traditional delicacy of the Southern zones of Nigeria.It is prepared with palm fruit concentrate and rice.
Igbo Traditional Wrestling (Mgba)
A form of traditional wrestling from the Igbo region of the Sovereign state of Nigeria
Ewedu soup
Ewedu also known as molokhia or jute leaves is a popular Nigerian soup popularly eaten with Nigerian stew such as buka stew or gbegiri. The soup is commonly served with fufu, garri or amala.
Gbegiri Soup
Gbegiri soup is a Yoruba (Western Nigerian) soup prepared with beans. On its own, it looks like baby food but it comes alive when you add Ewedu Soup and meat from your Beef & Chicken Stew.
Amala(yam flour)
traditional Yoruba Nigerian food made of root flour
Abula
soup of Yoruba people in Nigeria
Alake of Egba
Sovereign royal tile in Egba land
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ogi
Ogi (or Akamu) is a fermented cereal pudding from Nigeria, typically made from maize, sorghum, or millet.
Sinasir
pancake made with rice from Northern Nigeria
agidi
Nigerian Agidi or Eko is a Nigeria food made with corn flour.
Ewa Agoyin
Ewa Agoyin or Agoyin beans is a delicacy of the Agoyin people from the Republic of Benin. It is a combination of very soft mashed up beans and a spicy pepper sauce. Ewa Agoyin is very popular in Lagos, Nigeria
Akwete cloth
hand woven textile produced in Igboland for which the town of Akwete is famous
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Eba
West African staple food
Nsala soup
Ofe Nsala is the quickest and easiest Igbo Soup to prepare making it the choice soup for special guests.
Afia Efere
Afia Efere is a Nigerian soup, popularly amongst the Efik Tribe (igbo). The soup is also known as white soup due to the absence of palm oil in it.
Afang
A vegetables based delicacy originating from Sout-south Nigeria usually eaten with starch.
adire
indigo-dyed cloth/textile made in southwestern Nigeria
African salad
no description
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Bobozee
this is one Nigerian Snack that has so many names. Call it Bobozee, Abacha Mmiri, akpu mmiri, yucca/cassava chips, ...
Nigerian hip hop
music genre or scene
Waka
Adamawa language of Nigeria
Ibadan School
intellectual tradition in the study of the history of Nigeria
Ida
Sword of the Yoruba people of West Africa
Nigerian English
dialect of English spoken in Nigeria
Sakara music
type of Nigerian popular music
Were music
music genre
waka music
music genre
Inouwa
belief in reincarnation in Igbo mythology
Igbo rap
Nigerian music genre
Pate acha
Northern Nigeria meal
indigenous Nigerian music
music genre
Orijin
Nigerian alcoholic beverage. Orijin is similar to beer in appearance and strength.
Atama soup
vegetable Soup
Editan
Editan soup is a vegetable soup that originates from the Efik People
Nigerian country
overview of country music in Nigeria
Ife Heads
group of visual artworks from Yoruba culture
Kayaali
African American comic genre
Nkpokiti
type of dance
Ewi
Nigeria Traditional Title
bambara nut pudding
A traditional Nigerian food made with bambara nut.
Peeled Beans Porridge
This Nigerian delicacy is made from regular bean seeds which have their coats manually taken off. It also serves as an alternative to Ukwa (Breadfruit), a delicacy from Eastern Nigeria.
Kunu aya
Kunu Aya’ is a local Nigerian beverage made with tiger nuts
gizdodo
special Nigeria deliciacy which consists of peppered gizzard and plantain combination
Oil Bean Soup
A type of Nigerian food from the Eastern region, specifically Owerri.Ofe Ugba is a delightfully tasty delicacy from Eastern Nigeria. It is a special soup of the owerri people and its environs.
Ofe Owerri
Eastern Nigerian soup made with assorted meat and fish
African breadfruit
no description
miyan zogale
soup made with moringa
Yaji spice
Yaji is a spice blend that has its origin from the Northern part of Nigeria. It is mainly made from dried red chilli pepper mixed with various traditional spices grounded into a fine powder to create the mind blowing taste.
swehi
hopscotch-like game of Nigeria
Idé wéré wéré
traditional Yoruba folk song
Pawpaw soup
Pawpaw soup is a popular delicacy of one of the Tiv ethnic group of Nigeria
plantain mosa
Nigerian snack, Plantain Mosa is overripe plantains mashed and mixed with other ingredients then deep-fried in vegetable oil
Ebiripo
Ebiripo is another unique Ijebu food cooked with cocoyam
Groundnut milk/Peanut milk
Peanut milk provides some nutritional benefits you won't get from cow's milk.
Tiger nut drink
Tiger nut milk, popularly called Kunu Aya is a mixture of tiger nuts, dates and coconut, blended together to make a milk-like drink.
Ọkanga Masquerade Dance
A traditional dance of Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria
Ogbongelege Dance
Ogbongelenge is an igbo cultural dance known to the Umuohuo clan
Hausa
Chadic language spoken by the Hausa people
Chadian Arabic
variant of Arabic spoken in Chad
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