Ethnic And Cultural Diversity In Nigeria

The essays in this book bring together for the first time a discussion on the multicultural and ethnolinguistic groupings of Nigeria. By employing historical and sociological perspectives, each chapter provides an account of the origin, beliefs, and important ceremonial and traditional practices of each group. Readers will learn the vibrant social perculiarities that have shaped patriarchal Nigeria. The ethinic groups covered are the Efik/Idibia, Fulani, Hausa, Igbo, Nupe, Tiv, and Yoruba.