Culture and Customs of Nigeria (Cultures and Customs of the World)

Nigeria, one of the largest and most important countries in Africa, is rich in traditions and customs, both indigenous and modern. __Culture and Customs of Nigeria__ is the only concise, authoritative, and up-to-date discussion of Nigerian culture that introduces to a Western audience the complexity of its society and the emerging lifestyles among its various peoples. Students and other interested readers will learn about all major aspects of Nigerian culture and customs, including the land, peoples, and brief historical overview; religion and worldview; literature and media; art and architecture/housing; cuisine and traditional dress; gender, marriage, and family; social customs and lifestyles; and music and dance. Nigerians are proud of their diverse culture comprising more than 250 ethnic groups. Important changes in their economy and political system are helping them cope with challenges in the modern world. __Culture and Customs of Nigeria__ illuminates a dynamic society―how Nigerians today live, work, worship, interact, relax, and express themselves. Numerous photos, a chronology, and a glossary complement the text. Cover Culture and Customs of Nigeria Contents Series Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chronology 1 Introduction LAND PEOPLES LANGUAGES EDUCATION CITIES RESOURCES, OCCUPATIONS, AND ECONOMY GOVERNMENT HISTORY Early History Kingdoms and City-States British Rule Colonialism and Culture Independence Movements From a Republic to a Military Government, 1960–1979 The Second Republic, 1979–1983 The Period of Military Rule, 1984–1999 CULTURAL ISSUES NOTES 2 Religion and Worldview WORLDVIEW INDIGENOUS RELIGIONS Yoruba Religion Igbo Religion Kalabari Religion Indigenous Religions and Change ISLAM The Enduring Legacy of Islam CHRISTIANITY The Impact of Christianity RELIGION AND POLITICS OTHER RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS NOTES 3 Literature and Media ORAL LITERATURE LITERATURE IN ARABIC AND NIGERIAN LANGUAGES LITERATURE IN ENGLISH POETRY POPULAR LITERATURE FEMALE AUTHORS NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES RADIO AND TELEVISION NOTES 4 Art and Architecture/Housing ART Traditional Art Contemporary Art Forms Sculpture Painting Graphic Arts Textiles and Fashion Other Functional and Aesthetic Crafts Contemporary Art: Practices and Presentation ARCHITECTURE Rural Settlements Urban Settlements Traditional House Types Urban Housing NOTES 5 Cuisine and Traditional Dress CUISINE Beverages Cuisine and Ceremonies Nigerian Cuisine in America TRADITIONAL DRESS The Poncho The Wrapper Yoruba Dress Adornments The European Impact Fashion Dress and Identity NOTES 6 Gender Roles, Marriage, and Family LINEAGE MARRIAGE Bridewealth Procedures and Ceremonies Marriage Forms FAMILY AND GENDER ROLES SOCIALIZATION SOCIAL CHANGE NOTES 7 Social Customs and Lifestyle SOCIAL RELATIONS CEREMONIES FESTIVALS NATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS AMUSEMENT AND SPORTS Changing Leisure: Cinema OLD AND NEW: VILLAGES AND CITIES Pastoralism, Farming, and Villages Agencies of Change Changing Economy and Values Changing Political Culture NOTES 8 Music and Dance MUSICAL GENRES Court Music Music for Entertainment Work Songs Ritual Music Festival Music Recreational Music Music Drama Panegyric Music MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SINGING STYLES DANCE The Functions of Dance MODERN MUSIC Christian Music Neoclassical Highlife Juju Music Other Hybrids Afro-Beat: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Music from Other Lands NOTES Glossary Bibliographic Essay GENERAL INTRODUCTION RELIGION AND WORLDVIEW LITERATURE AND MEDIA ART AND ARCHITECTURE/HOUSING CUISINE AND TRADITIONAL DRESS GENDER ROLES, MARRIAGE, AND FAMILY SOCIAL CUSTOMS AND LIFESTYLE MUSIC AND DANCE Index About the Author Nigeria, One Of The Largest And Most Important Countries In Africa, Is Rich In Traditions And Customs, Both Indigenous And Modern. Culture And Customs Of Nigeria Is The Only Concise, Authoritative, And Up-to-date Discussion Of Nigerian Culture That Introduces To A Western Audience The Complexity Of The Society And The Emerging Lifestyles Among Its Various Peoples. Students And Other Interested Readers Will Learn About All Major Aspects Of Nigerian Culture And Customs, Including The Land, Peoples, And Brief Historical Overview; Religion And World View; Literature And Media; Art And Architecture/housing; Cuisine And Traditional Dress; Gender, Marriage, And Family; Social Customs And Lifestyles; And Music And Dance. Nigerians Are Proud Of Their Diverse Culture Comprising More Than 250 Ethnic Groups. Important Changes In Their Economy And Political System Are Helping Them Cope With Challenges In The Modern World. Culture And Customs Of Nigeria Illuminates A Dynamic Society - How Nigerians Today Live, Work, Worship, Interact, Relax And Express Themselves.--jacket. Chronology -- Introduction -- Religion And Worldview -- Literature And Media -- Art And Architecture/housing -- Cuisine And Traditional Dress -- Gender Roles, Marriage, And Family -- Social Customs And Lifestyle -- Music And Dance -- Glossary. Toyin Falola. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [185]-192) And Index. "Nigeria, one of the largest and most important countries in Africa, is rich in traditions and customs, both indigenous and modern. Culture and Customs of Nigeria is the only concise, authoritative, and up-to-date discussion of Nigerian culture that introduces to a Western audience the complexity of the society and the emerging lifestyles among its various peoples. Students and other interested readers will learn about all major aspects of Nigerian culture and customs, including the land, peoples, and brief historical overview; religion and world view; literature and media; art and architecture/housing; cuisine and traditional dress; gender, marriage, and family; social customs and lifestyles; and music and dance.". "Nigerians are proud of their diverse culture comprising more than 250 ethnic groups. Important changes in their economy and political system are helping them cope with challenges in the modern world. Culture and Customs of Nigeria illuminates a dynamic society - how Nigerians today live, work, worship, interact, relax and express themselves."--BOOK JACKET.