History & Independence
What European colony did Nigeria gain its full independence from on October 1, 1960?
What is Great Britain (United Kingdom)?
What iconic smoky rice dish is cooked in a tomato and pepper broth?
What is Jollof Rice?
This globally dominant music genre, pioneered by modern Nigerian stars like Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido, stems from traditional highlife and rhythms.
What is Afrobeats?
Nigeria holds the title of being the most populous country on this continent.
What is Africa?
This vibrant, colorful wax-print fabric is universally worn by Nigerians for major celebrations, weddings, and Independence Day events.
What is Ankara?
Who served as the first Prime Minister of an independent Nigeria?
Who is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa?
What popular Nigerian street food consists of thinly sliced, heavily spiced skewered meat (usually beef or chicken) grilled over an open fire?
What is Suya?
This legendary multi-instrumentalist, activist, and political icon is celebrated worldwide as the original pioneer of Afrobeat music.
Who is Fela Kuti?
Represented on the national flag, the color green stands for Nigeria's vast wealth in this specific sector.
What is Agriculture?
This term refers to the uniform dress or matching outfits worn by groups of family and friends during Nigerian parties to show solidarity.
What is Aso Ebi?
What anti-colonial activist, nationalist, and statesman is widely regarded as the "Father of Nigerian Nationalism"? (He was also the country's first President)
Who is Nnamdi Azikiwe ("Zik")?
What rich, yellow soup made from ground melon seeds and leafy vegetables is traditionally eaten with pounded yam, eba, of fufu?
What is Egusi Soup?
Famously based in Lagos, Nigeria boasts the world's second-largest film industry by volume, known by this catchy moniker.
What is Nollywood?
This massive, 725-meter monolith sits just outside Abuja and is proudly featured on Nigeria's 100 Naira banknote.
What is Zuma Rock?
At a traditional Nigerian party or "Owanbe", guests engage in this popular cultural practice of pinning money onto the foreheads of dancers.
What is "Spraying" (or Money Spraying)?
Before Abuja became the federal capital territory in 1991, what coastal city was Nigeria's original capital?
What is Lagos?
What beloved bean cake snack is made from peeled, blended black-eyes peas, onions, and peppers, then wrapped in leaves or foil steamed?
What is Moi Moi?
This 10-letter Nigerian Pidgin English word is universally used to describe a relentless, resilient hustle or hard work.
What is Gbedu (for music/party) or Gra-gra? (Alternatively: What is Hustle or Suffering and Smiling?
Nigeria derives its name directly from this major river, which is the third-longest in Africa.
What is the Niger River?
This elaborate, heavily pleated fabric head tie is worn by Nigerian women as a crowning statement piece for formal traditional attire.
What is a Gele?
What coalition of market women and activists led a historic 1929 revolt against British tax policies in southeastern Nigeria?
What is the Aba Women's War? (Aba Women's Riots)
Made by frying overripe plantains in vegetable oil, this sweet side dish is a staple to almost any Nigerian meal.
What is Dodo?
This award-winning Nigerian author penned the internationally acclaimed 1958 masterpiece novel, Things Fall Apart.
Who is Chinua Achebe?
These are the three largest and most widely spoken native ethnic languages in Nigeria.
What are Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo?
This wide-sleeved, flowing robe is traditionally worn by men across Nigeria (particularly among the Yoruba and Hausa peoples) to signify prestige and status.
What is an Agbada?