Igbo Culture & Language
This is the traditional greeting used to say hello in Igbo
Kedu or Ndeewo
This Nigerian artist gained fame from the songs ‘Assurance’ and ‘Fall’
Davido
This Italian dish is made of layers of pasta, meat, and cheese.
Lasagna
This is the liquid we drink to stay alive and hydrated
Water
This comes from cows and is usually poured over cereal
Milk
This Igbo word means ‘child.’
Nwa (maybeee nwatakiri)
This Rema hit became the first Afrobeats song to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams.
Calm Down
This West African dish is often debated between Nigeria and Ghana, but it actually originated in Senegal.
Jollof
The force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, keeping us from floating away.
Gravity
"Gold diggers" are primarily interested in this
Money
This crop is so important in Igbo culture that it has an annual festival celebrating its harvest.
Yam
Pioneered by Fela Kuti in the 1970s, this genre blends traditional African rhythms with jazz and funk.
Afrobeat(s)
This chocolate spread, originally from Italy, is made from hazelnuts and cocoa and is often eaten on bread or in desserts.
Nutella
The natural satellite that orbits the Earth and is visible at night.
The moon
She is the former Suits actress who married Prince Harry and became the Duchess of Sussex
Meghan Markle
This metal instrument, played by striking with a stick, is a key part of Igbo traditional music
Ogene
These hourglass-shaped drums, capable of mimicking speech, are central to traditional Yoruba music
Talking Drums
This fermented Korean side dish is made of seasoned cabbage and is known for its strong flavor and probiotic benefits
Kimchi
The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen
Photosynthesis
The word for the generation born between 1981 and 1996
Millenials
This is the traditional Igbo market day that starts the four-day week
Eke
This person made history for being the first African artist to perform on the main Grammy stage in 2024
Burna Boy
In the 1700s, these fruits were blamed for killing aristocrats, but it was actually the lead from pewter plates reacting with their high acidity that caused the deaths.
Tomatoes
The system in the body responsible for carrying blood, oxygen, and nutrients to all parts of the body
What is the circulatory system?
An elite New York City fashion event held every May, known for its extravagant celebrity outfits.
The Met Gala