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Yoruba People, Afrique Art, African Sculptures, Cultural Architecture, African History, Futurism, Ancient Artifacts, Ancient Rome, British Museum

By Sarah Corbett Zaouli is a mask of the Dje LaLou. The Gouro ethnic group from Manfla in the Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa, uses it in a traditional mask dance drumming ceremony. LaLou Zaouli was a goddess for the Gouro people and the words ‘Djela Lon Zaouli’ mean ‘The Lions daughter’. The Zaouli dance is … Continue reading "Zaouli"

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Yoruba Language, Yoruba People, African Royalty, Art Premier, African People, Out Of Africa, Art Africain, We Are The World, African Diaspora

FROM THE NIGERIAN TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER Yoruba cultural nationalism Written by Diran Apata ⁠ ⁠ Sunday, 22 December 2013 ⁠ ⁠ A few days ago, in a leisurely discussion involving many Yoruba men, women an…

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Brief overview of Nigeria as a country Polygamy, a common practice in Nigeria, has historical roots embedded in cultural traditions.In Nigeria, polygamy is often associated with wealth and power, allowing men to accumulate multiple wives.This practice has its origins in the precolonial era when polygamy was prevalent among different tribes.Historically, polygamy served as a way to ensure larger families, provide social status, and forge strategic alliances.With the arrival of colonization and Western influence, polygamy faced opposition and legal challenges.However, despite efforts to discourage the practice, polygamy still persists in modern Nigeria.The factors driving polygamy today include cultural beliefs, religion, and socio-economic considerations.While some view . . . Interfaith Marriage, Nigerian Culture, Yoruba People, Cultural Beliefs, Different Races, Nigerian Weddings, Financial Security, Unity In Diversity, Western Culture

Brief overview of Nigeria as a country Polygamy, a common practice in Nigeria, has historical roots embedded in cultural traditions.In Nigeria, polygamy is often associated with wealth and power, allowing men to accumulate multiple wives.This practice has its origins in the precolonial era when polygamy was prevalent among different tribes.Historically, polygamy served as a way to ensure larger families, provide social status, and forge strategic alliances.With the arrival of colonization…

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African History Truths, Nigerian Culture, African American History Facts, African American Artwork, Yoruba People, African Ancestry, Beauty In Art, Black Knowledge, Art Premier

Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought focuses on the prolific artistic expressions of the Yoruba people of western Nigeria and The People’s Republic of Benin in West Africa and the historical and cultural issues that have shaped its civilization from the twelfth to the twentieth centuries.

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