Nigeria and Her Culture

Some may have argued that African culture is generally barbaric. Though such persons or groups may have their reasons for saying so, that does not fully define the true nature of African culture.

Nigeria as only one of the 50 African countries there are has a number of people groups. Each of these groups has its own culture and tradition. There are three people groups which readily come to mind whenever Nigerian culture is mentioned. Beyond them are several others, some of whose cultures and traditions are not yet documented.

Nigerian culture is the broad name that covers all the cultures which are found in Nigeria. These cultures differ one from the other due to a lot of reasons. Some of them claim that what they have was passed to them from their ancestors. Yet some others established theirs as a result of something that happened. Whatever reason for which the cultures are established, the truth remains that some aspect of these cultures are beautiful and unique and are worth preserving. 

Although a people may not be separated from their culture, that culture can be modified.

Can we fight a people’s culture yet adopt their fashion? Can we desecrate what a people believe in and at the same time want them to accept us? That won’t work well. A closer look at these cultures may help us to appreciate them for what they are and have a good ground on which to stand while fighting against the parts which we don’t think should continue existing.

If there is any need to peacefully co-exist, then we have to come to terms with the fact that it may not be possible to separate a people from their culture, but that culture can be modified to let go (of such things which stand against healthy human existence) and accept (those things which show improvement and development).

Coming shortly… Uhrobo People of Nigeria