Nigeria is home to over 250 ethnic groups, each with its own language, history, and rich cultural identity – and nowhere is ...

On May 17, 2025, the Kano State Censorship Board announced a statewide ban on Kauyawa Day over alleged indecent behavior among young women. “Kauyawa Day” is a traditional cultural event ...

In Nigeria, every tribe - be it Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, or any other, have their ways of giving out a bride in marriage, ... Below are 10 different wedding traditions from around the world: ...

Catching the bride is an interesting rite that takes place during a Hausa traditional wedding. It is organized so that the groom’s family can come and “catch” their beautiful bride.

However, in recent years, this age-old tradition has been fading, replaced by an eerie silence. Nigeria: The Dying Tradition of Tashe in Hausa Culture - allAfrica.com AllAfrica ...

ISTANBUL . A traditional musical instrument, shantu, which is an important part of Hausa culture in Nigeria, has fallen into obscurity with the emergence of different musical instruments and genres.