5 Cultures Peculiar To Just Nigerians

Nigeria is a very blessed country when it involves culture, tradition, and customs, however, a majority of these traditions are similar to those from other parts of the world, here are five of the unique cultures that are peculiar to Nigerians alone.

1. Introduction Ceremony

Before a couple can get married in Nigeria, there is a need for the family of the couples to get introduced to each other. The introduction ceremony traditionally takes place in the bride-to-be’s family home. Her fiance’s people come to the house to pay their respects to her family and “state their intentions”. After the bride-to-be’s family accepts the official proposal, both families share food and drinks.

2. Spraying Money.

If you attend a grandly organized ceremony in Nigeria, you are sure to encounter this habit of Nigerians spraying money on the dance floor to appreciate the celebrant.

This habit is peculiar to Nigerians regardless of financial status,  The act of spraying money at these ceremonies portrays the social status of those being celebrated, showing how much they are appreciated, and a basic show of flamboyance and affluence.

3. Servicehood and Apprenticeship

4. Mother-in-law Child’s Care

This practice happens after a mother gives birth to a baby, the mother-in-law is expected to come to the home and take care of the new mother and her child. The nursing mother is required to do nothing as everything is done for her—including bathing the baby, massaging the new mother’s tummy, performing household chores, cooking special meals, and so on.

The Igbo’s call it omugwo,  the Yorubas call it “Itoju omo”, Igalas call it “Iwagwala-oma”, and the Annangs, “Umaan” the period of the care is expected to last for at least three months.