Oh what fun we had celebrating Nigerian Culture Day yesterday in school. As my husband noted, it was like being in a prom or wedding because everyone — students, teachers, parents, nannies and drivers — wore elaborate and colorful Nigerian outfits. I would put it in the same category as the fiestas and festivals we [...]
Posts Tagged ‘African’
Happy 50th Birthday Nigeria
Posted in Nigeria, tagged Africa, African, dancers, dances, drum beating, drums, folk, music, Nigeria, Nigerian on September 30, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Igizia Poloni
Posted in Nigeria, tagged Africa, African, beading, beads, handicraft, Polloni on September 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Igizia is an Italian artist who has lived in Nigeria for over 40 years. I first heard of her work when her bead creations were on display during last year’s fall bazaar organized by the PTO. At that time I marveled at her originality in putting together garlands of African beads as candle ornaments. Then [...]
Masks at Lekki Market
Posted in Nigeria, Uncategorized, tagged African, handicraft, Lagos, lekki, market, masks, Nigeria, Western African on September 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I tried to enjoy the last day of our four-day weekend by going to Lekki Market today. We were told it is the best place in Lagos when it comes to African handicraft. Although most stalls were also closed due to the Id holiday, I was not disappointed with the ones that were open. There [...]
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