Nigeria has a population of over 186 million people and more than 300 tribes . Each tribe has its peculiar cultural elements , but the beauty and the heritage are synonymous to all . This rich cultural diversity cuts across the tribes and is evident in the various traditional festivals put on display .
While some of them have occurred in the first half of the year , here are a few you should be looking forward to for the rest of the year .
1 . Durbar Festival
Durbar Festival is an annual festival celebrated in Kano and other cities in the northern part of Nigeria . The festival marks the end of Ramadan and is shared with the Eid -al -Fitr holiday . At this festival , there are prayers and a display led by the Emir. This is closely followed by a procession of horsemen , acrobats and musicians clad in colourful attire .

2 . Calabar Carnival
The Calabar Carnival held in Cross River State starts from the first to the 31 st of December every year . Dubbed ‘Africa ’s Biggest Street Party’, it originated out of a need to increase the tourism potential of the state and the country at large. Since 2014, it has become one of the most attended festivals, hosting both locals and foreigners .

3 . Igogo Festival
The Igogo Festival is held in Owo in Ondo State between the months of September and October. It honours Queen Oronsen , one of the early queens of the land . During the festival , the Olowo of Owo and his high chiefs dress like women with coral beads , beaded gowns and plaited hair. It features a lot of side attractions like the dance of the bare -chested men , the celebration of new yam and the procession and dancing in the market .

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