Exploring Nigeria’s ancient stories, cultural beliefs, and folklore.

From ancient gods to village lore, this segment unpacks the myths and legends that still shape identity, belief, and imagination today.

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Olojo 2025: When the Spirit of Oduduwa Walks the Earth

In the ancient city of Ile-Ife, when the Ooni steps out wearing the sacred Aare crown, time folds.
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Bayajida and the Serpent of Dura

Bayajida was not born in Hausaland. He came from distant lands, a wandering prince said to be fleeing conflict or seeking destiny.

Ogbanje: Spirit Children of the Living and the Dead

In many Igbo communities of Nigeria, the word Ogbanje carries deep emotional weight. It refers to a child believed to be born only to die
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Sango and the Drums of Thunder: How a King Became a God

Long before Sango was worshipped as the Orisha of thunder and lightning, he ruled as a powerful Alaafin of Oyo.
An elderly man whistling at the moonlight

Whistling at Night Summons Evil Spirits

In many Nigerian cultures, nighttime is more than just the absence of sunlight. It is a sacred period believed to be governed by spiritual forces.

Ijebu Ode Ojude Oba Festival vs The Ilorin Durbar: Where Cultures Intercept

The Ojude Oba and the Ilorin Durbar may seem like cultural opposites. One sparkles with Yoruba elegance. The other gallops with Northern might.

Hausa-Fulani Durbar Festival Gains UNESCO Recognition

For centuries, the Durbar has thundered through the streets of Northern Nigeria, draped in elegance, tradition, and the echo of hooves on sunbaked earth.

The Role of Monarchs in Nigerian Society: Past, Present, and Future

From sacred rulers to symbolic leaders, monarchs in Nigeria have shaped identity and inspired loyalty for centuries.

What Are the Odds of You Getting Flogged by a Masquerade: Significance of Egungun Masquerade Rituals

Let’s address the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Egungun is coming.” You either run, freeze, or try to disappear into the crowd.

Olojo 2025: When the Spirit of Oduduwa Walks the Earth

In the ancient city of Ile-Ife, when the Ooni steps out wearing the sacred Aare crown, time folds.

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