Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in NigeriaMarcellina Ulunma Okehie-Offoha, Matthew N. O. Sadiku This collection of essays brings together for the first time a discussion on the multicultural and ethno-linguistic groupings of Nigeria. By employing historical and sociological perspectives, each chapter provides an account of the origin, beliefs, and important ceremonial and traditional practices of each group. |
Contents
THE EFIKIBIBIO | 9 |
THE FULANI | 25 |
THE IGBO | 63 |
THE NUPE | 79 |
THE TIV | 101 |
THE YORUBA | 125 |
Selected Bibliography | 149 |
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