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Culture » The Different Customs Of Nigerian People by: Kenny11973(m) .:. Sun, 09 Nov, 2014 - 01:58:16:pm GMT
Language: There are quite a lot of cultural diversities among the people of Nigeria as are many ethnic groups in the country. The official language of Nigeria is English but each ethnic group has its own language. Pidgin English is also a national” but informal language spoken across the country. Religion of Nigerian People: Christianity and Islam are the two main religions in the country and statistically, Islam constitutes about 50% while Christians make up 40% with the remaining 10% being practitioners of traditional religion and atheists. Muslims dominate the Northern Nigeria while Christians dominate the Southern parts of the country and periods of peace are marred by occasional violence between the Christians and the Muslims. Nigerian Sports: Football is the national sport of Nigeria and the national team is called the Super Eagles. It is a sport that the country is comparatively good at and has won the African Cup of Nations on several occasions. Nigerian Food: There are several foods prepared and cooked in Nigeria and most of these are tailored towards the various cultures of the different ethnic groups. There method of preparation differs among the various tribes even when the same food stuffs are used. Most common Nigeria staple food include: rice, beans, yam, millet, cassava, plantain etc. Clothing: Nigerian fashion is highly trendy and revolutionary. You often find the latest designs and redesigns of styles and patterns. The typical wear is colorful especially for the women and the traditional wear of most Nigerian men and women is the style called buba which is usually sown as a lose fitting long sleeved shirt or blouse. Other common styles include skirts, trousers or pants, Scaff and are mostly made of Ankara material.
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