Celebrate Nigeria
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Femi Otedola
Femi Otedola (born 1962) is a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, founder of Forte Oil (formerly African Petroleum)...
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (born 1954) is a Nigerian-American economist and the first woman and first African to lead the W...
Yusufu Bala Usman
Professor Yusufu Bala Usman (1945-2005) was a radical Nigerian historian and political economist. He earned his PhD from...
Olumo Rock
Olumo Rock is a massive granite rock formation in Abeokuta, Ogun State, standing 137 meters above sea level. The rock se...
Lekki Conservation Centre
Lekki Conservation Centre is a 78-hectare nature reserve in Lagos, protecting the region's biodiversity. Established by ...
Pete Edochie
Pete Edochie (born 1947) is one of Africa's most respected actors, known for his powerful voice and commanding presence....
Tiwa Savage
Tiwatope Savage-Balogun (born 1980), known as Tiwa Savage, is Nigeria's leading female musician. She started as a backup...
Osun-Osogbo Festival
The Osun-Osogbo Festival is an annual two-week celebration honoring Osun, the Yoruba goddess of fertility, water, and pr...
Ojude Oba Festival
Ojude Oba ("The King's Forecourt") is a spectacular annual festival in Ijebu-Ode celebrating the Awujale (traditional ru...
National Theatre, Lagos
The National Theatre in Lagos is Nigeria's foremost center for performing arts and culture. Built in 1976 for FESTAC '77...
Niger Delta
The Niger Delta is one of the world's largest river deltas, where the Niger River empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Cover...
New Yam Festival (Iwa Ji / Iri Ji)
The New Yam Festival (Iwa Ji or Iri Ji) is one of the most important Igbo cultural celebrations, marking the end of the ...