THE NIGERIAN
A SOCIOCULTURAL OVERVIEW
(YORUBA, HAUSA & IGBO)
By: Nikky Asabi
Contents
Biography
Political Aspect
Tribal beliefs ( Yoruba, Hausa & Igbo)
---Religion
---Marriage
---Fashion
---Birth
---Death
--Moral
Biography of Nigeria
Nigeria is the most populous country in the continent
of Africa with a population more than 152 million
people.
In contrast, the population of Africa is one
billion. (show image asg2) This means that roughly one
in six Africans is a Nigerian.
Early traditional history of Nigeria dates back to the
year 700.
The Europeans arrived for the first time in the late 15th
century.
Biography (cont.)
The first Europeans in Africa were the Portuguese
and the main aspect of the Euro-Africa commerce
was slave-trading.
On October 1, 1960, Nigeria Gained its
independent from the United Kingdom.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria)
 Nigeria has numerous tribes but the three main
tribes are HAUSA, IGBO and YORUBA. (image
asg4).
POLITICS
• Nigeria practice a Federal Republic modeled
after the United States.
• The president presides as both the Head of
State and head of the national executive and
is elected by popular vote to a maximum of
two four-year terms.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria)
• Ethnocentrism, tribalism, religious
persecution, and prebendalism have played a
visible role in Nigeria politics both prior and
subsequent to independence in 1960.
HAUSA
• Population of 30million in Nigeria.
• Religion is Islam, important Muslim event is ;Eid al-Adha
(sacrifice of goat and cow).
• Early marriage in their mid to late teens.
• They are quite and did not show emotion to outsiders.
The sociocultural significance of this can not be over
emphasized as it can be seen as cold by others outside of
the tribe.
• Dead body washed, enshrouded and buried facing east
towards Mecca within two to three hours of death.
Marriages pics:- #1, #2,
YORUBA
 These are the Western part of Nigeria with
many dialects.
 In the past, it was common for many ethnics
group to have tribal marks cut on the arms,
wrists or cheeks for a variety of reasons. Today
the practice is almost extinct.
 They are generally polite, cheerful with a great
sense of humor and respectful with a high
regard to elders and those in authority.
 Two major religions, Christianity and Islam.
YORUBA (CONT)
• They are very fashionable with a wild variety of
traditional fabrics such as ‘Asoke’, Lace, e.t.c.
• They believe in Christianity, Islam and other
traditional gods such as Ogun, Sango, Osun etc.
• They are known for their elaborate celebrations
such naming, marriage, birth or death.
IGBO
• About 25million in the Southeastern part of
Nigeria.
• They are business oriented and hard working.
• Like the Yorubas the Igbos belive in
reincarnation.
• A bride price is paid by the groom with a huge
amount of money and other gifts.
• A widow is subject to humiliation if the death
of her husband is suspicious.
CONCLUSION
• Can you be a part of another society
regardless of their culture?
• What will be your reaction if you are subject
to early marriage?
• Do you believe in reincarnation?