Culture & Traditions
In many Nigerian cultures, younger people traditionally show respect to elders by doing this when greeting them.
What is Dobale?
This Nigerian artist is known as the “African Giant.”
Who is Burna Boy?
This pidgin word means to eat.
What is "chop"?
This popular Nigerian rice dish is often cooked with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices.
What is Jollof Rice?
This Nigerian artist is known for the hit song “Last Last”.
In Yoruba culture, this elaborate headwrap is often worn by women during weddings and other formal events.
What is Gele?
This Nigerian comedy channel became famous for its skits featuring child actors like Emmanuella and Success.
Who is Mark Angel Comedy?
If a friend tells you “no wahala” they are trying to tell you there is one of these
What is "no problem"?
This popular Nigerian drink is made from the sap of a tropical tree and can be consumed fresh or fermented.
What is Palm Wine?
This Nigerian female artist is known for the songs “Johnny,” “Tumbum,” and “Knack Am”.
Who is Yemi Alade?
This is the name commonly given to matching outfits worn by family members or friends at Nigerian celebrations.
What is Aso ebi?
These two famous Nigerian actors became a beloved comedy duo after starring together in numerous Nollywood movies, often playing mischievous brothers or friends.
Who are Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze (Pawpaw and Aki)?
If someone describes a person as an "Over-sabi" who is trying to "Form front," they are describing a person with this behavioral trait.
What is a "know-it-all"?
This soup is made primarily with ground melon seeds.
What is Egusi?
This early-2000s Nigerian party hit became a staple at weddings and celebrations, with a title that refers to a Yoruba expression associated with something being sweet or enjoyable.
What is Yori Yori?
This national emblem features two horses supporting a shield and an eagle standing above it.
What is the Coat of Arms?
This Nigerian footballer scored a hatrick in the 2026 world cup.
Who is Bukayo Saka?
When visiting a Nigerian household while they are eating, the host will almost always say "Come and eat." According to traditional etiquette, a non-family guest is expected to respond this way.
What is "no thank you, I'm okay"?
Sharing its name with a notorious 1990s military dictator, this grated, fermented cassava dish is beloved in Igboland as 'African Salad'.
What is Abacha?
Before their eventual split and subsequent reunion, these Nigerian twin brothers formed one of the most commercially successful musical duos in Nigerian music history.
Who are P-Square?