Briefs About Nigeria

Nigerian culture is as multi-ethnic as the people in Nigeria. The people of Nigeria still cherish
their traditional languages, music, dance and literature. Nigeria comprises of three large
ethnic groups, which are Yoruba, Hausa-Fulani and Igbo. However there are other ethnic groups as
well. Thus culture in Nigeria is most positively multi-ethnic.


Culture of Nigeria gives a lot of value to different types of arts, which primarily include
ivory carving, grass weaving, wood carving, leather and calabash. Pottery, painting, cloth
weaving and glass and metal works.

There are more than 250 languages spoken in Nigeria. English is considered to be the official
language. However, it is notable that not more than about 50% of the population are able to
speak in English.
Every tribe has got its own language, which they prefer following as the standard mode of
communication among themselves. Nigeria culture includes varieties in types of clothing as
there are different groups of people living in the country. What is common in their dressing
style is the conservativeness.

Nigerian culture gives a lot of importance in treating the guests with utmost care and warmth.
The hospitality of people represents this tradition. That is why people are not supposed to say
thank you, when they are offered food. Among the games, the Nigerians enjoy soccer the most.
Polo, cricket, swimming and wrestling are popular among the affluent classes. Nigerian culture
is as old as 2000 years and what makes it stand out is its diversity.