In the years leading up to and following Nigeria’s declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1960, colonialism, civil war and long-sought sovereignty fueled artistic innovation. Now, for ...

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerians on Tuesday staged protests against economic hardship as the West African nation marked its 64th independence anniversary with its president calling for patience. Police ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oct. 2—For Nigerian natives living in Frederick County, Oct. 1 — Nigerian Independence Day — is a chance to celebrate, connect, ...

As Nigerians mark October 1 Independence Day, many instantly think of the green-white-green flag and parades. But the independence moment produced a number of smaller, often-overlooked objects, places ...

Attendees at the 2022 Yorubafest dressed in traditional attire. The fourth annual celebration takes place Saturday at the Yoruba Cultural Center. The Yoruba Cultural Center Dallas is hosting ...

Every 1st of October, Nigeria turns green and white and somehow gains attention all over the world. There are parades on TV, speeches, special prayers, a series of march pasts, and, of course, endless ...

As the city with the second-largest Nigerian population, Houston has been considered a home away from home, and home took on an important meaning for attendees of the 6th Annual Nigeria Cultural ...

History houses itself in food. From the Gullah Islands of the Carolinas to the coast of Nigeria, every savory taste carries a message, meaning, or legacy. Suppose you’ve read or studied the works of ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This scrapbook was compiled in 1960 by Frances Albrier after returning from a trip to Africa to document the celebrations surrounding Nigerian ...

For Nigerian natives living in Frederick County, Oct. 1 — Nigerian Independence Day — is a chance to celebrate, connect and share their culture and heritage with their children. Nigerians in Frederick ...