Jodans True culture blog

MY CULTURE LIVES IN MY HEART Learning more about where my ancestors came from means so much to me. I may not know exactly where my ancestors have come from but I do know that Nigeria has so much for me to learn. It is so interesting seeing how others live their life in Nigeria

FOOOODDD!!!! Here is one of the most popular and beloved dishes of Nigeria   Jollof Rice this rice is made throughout the homes of all Nigerian. Here is a quick, tasty, and easy  recipe  ENJOY!!!

Clothing  First there are 3 major ethnic groups in Nigeria Igbo Their clothing is usually portrays modesty at its finest In urban areas western style clothing is prevalent. Yoruba A Gele This group has exquisite taste in clothing The Gele is a women head wrap The Agbada works as a robe for men Hausa-Fulani They wear more traditional clothing through out their lives The Hausa Agbada is not just for men like in Yourba. Women can wear them as well

Nigerian Languages There are over 520 languages in Nigeria alone. The top 6 languages of the land are Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Ibibio, Edo, and Pidgin English

Holiday/Festivals Check out this video of the  Argungu Fishing Festival  , you just witnessed a century old annual traditional festival that goes on for 4 days. This festivals original purpose was to end the troublesome hostility between the Sokota Caliphate and the Kebbi Kingdom. The festival consist of a very competitive fishing challenge. Who ever catches the biggest fish can can win up to $700!!

Ancient Tribal Dance THE UKWATA DANCE This is a very sacred and traditional dance for the Abbi people. This dance would praise the gods, specifically paying ode to the element water. The dancers would dress up in green and blue, pretending to be fish and other water animals THE IKPIRIKPI-OGI The war dance of the Abam people, is shown through power and courage. This dance would only be performed  by men right before a war or battle. Boosting the spirits of the men  

Urban Nigerian Song The song   Ye  by Burna Boy Burna Boy is from Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He is a talented rapper with a flow like no other.

Jordan's Culture My Background is full of missing links and mystery ancestors. I do know that Nigerian blood runs strong through my veins. I am very excited to be learning more about my people. A THRILLING STORY The story " Disobedient Daughter Who Married a Skull " was rewritten by a Nigerian man by the name Elphinstone Dayrell. The little folk tale is an attempt to teach children to listen to their parents and obey their wishes.