I came across this site by accident but quickly became interested after reading a few topics. Although I consider myself to be Nigerian 100%, I was born & have lived in America my whole 20 years of living. I have visited Nigeria a few times but it was hard for me to adapt, not knowing how to speak the language. I felt somewhat ashamed & too scared to ask how. But as I grow older I realize I want to know more of my culture, so that when I have children I can teach them about their rich heritage. I just don't know where to begin or if it's too late at this age

welcome on board girl, you gonna have a great time here.

Nigeria has diverse ethic groups with unique cultural heritages. so where do u belong?
I think that's a good place to start.

Slapsticker:
welcome on board girl, you gonna have a great time here.

Nigeria has diverse ethic groups with unique cultural heritages. so where do u belong?
I think that's a good place to start.

Hopefully I get this right, the spelling & all. My mom is kalabari & my dad is from onicha. But when I travel there, which is every other summer, I mostly spend my whole time in Lagos.

Kbeaut:
Hopefully I get this right, the spelling & all. My mom is kalabari & my dad is from onicha. But when I travel there, which is every other summer, I mostly spend my whole time in Lagos.

Onitsha?
That is Igbo.
You can start with some Igbo Proverbs translated to English. that's also an emblem of the culture.

there are vibrant Nigerian communities in USA...African Markets, Churches and Clubs are a good place to socialise and get invites to weddings,baby showers, naming ceremonies, wake keeping's and dinners. what state are you in.

otipoju:
there are vibrant Nigerian communities in USA...African Markets, Churches and Clubs are a good place to socialise and get invites to weddings,baby showers, naming ceremonies, wake keeping's and dinners. what state are you in.

I live in New York. I don't have any family here besides my immediate family; as in parents & siblings so no real baby showers or events or anything. Plus in my neighborhood, I'm the only African/Black person lol. & unfortunately I do not have African friends. But maybe I will look into a church. I believe the one closest to me that's African is 7 day Adventist, which I am definitely NOT lol.

Kbeaut:
I live in New York. I don't have any family here besides my immediate family; as in parents & siblings so no real baby showers or events or anything. Plus in my neighborhood, I'm the only African/Black person lol. & unfortunately I do not have African friends. But maybe I will look into a church. I believe the one closest to me that's African is 7 day Adventist, which I am definitely NOT lol.

..

I have a friend in New York. He is a very social person... his sister and myself live in Dallas. Redeem Christian Church of God is a good starting point to meet Nigerians thats how i met Nigerians when i was in Columbus.

otipoju:
..

I have a friend in New York. He is a very social person... his sister and myself live in Dallas. Redeem Christian Church of God is a good starting point to meet Nigerians thats how i met Nigerians when i was in Columbus.

I see. I actually just googled the Church. Maybe I will check it out, one Sunday in April. Thank you!

Kbeaut:
I see. I actually just googled the Church. Maybe I will check it out, one Sunday in April. Thank you!

no probs.

Kbeaut:
I came across this site by accident but quickly became interested after reading a few topics. Although I consider myself to be Nigerian 100%, I was born & have lived in America my whole 20 years of living. I have visited Nigeria a few times but it was hard for me to adapt, not knowing how to speak the language. I felt somewhat ashamed & too scared to ask how. But as I grow older I realize I want to know more of my culture, so that when I have children I can teach them about their rich heritage. I just don't know where to begin or if it's too late at this age

Have you heard of the Umu Igbo Unite convention before? They host annual conventions attracting hundreds of Igbo men and women from all over the United States, especially Igbos born in America and African Americans alike (a good percentage have partial Igbo ancestry). The Igbo culture is explicitly displayed in its full colours and it is a great place and way to reconnect to your Igbo culture. In addition, UIU also holds Igbo language classes and sessions for L2 speakers like you to learn the language. You would greatly benefit from this. You would meet hundreds of other Igbo Americans like you enthusiastic about reconnecting to their Igbo roots. The next convention for this year actually holds from Aug. 4 to Aug. 7 in Chicago and you can also like the UIU page on facebook for current updates and information on both the convention and language classes.

I am a fluent Igbo speaker and you just made me realize how 'privileged' I am to be a speaker.