Unityindiversity

Our goal is to build a Nigeria where tribal and religious differences are no longer motives for disharmony,Help them see beyond their tribes and religions,help them realize how much they have in common and that it is very possible for all Nigerians to co-exist in peace .

Sunday, 2 November 2014

The Day of Tribes

    Imagine a Nigeria where our differences are celebrated. Just like October 1st is Independence Day; a particular day is marked as "unity in diversity day", "cultural day", or something like that. A national holiday to be celebrated by every state. We can all go to the stadium as any of our numerous tribes.

    I will go the 1st time in a Nupe attire. To please my parents of course and also for people know what the nupe attire looks like. I will work majestically�� in my 2 wrappers and headgear with a huge grin on my face atleast untill I get tired��

    Another time, I will go as a Tiv woman. God I love their outfit and dance��. Well, I probably wouldn't to break and twist like they do but I'll learn a few words to hammer people when I'm approached��. And if I end up being approached by someone who speaks fluent Tiv, I will hammer then with my charm��. They have to show me love, I am dressed as one of them��.

    I will enter myself into the food contest and cook either edikaikon or moi-moi wrapped with leaves��. Those can never go wrong unless a Calabar woman participates in the contest��.

    And oh! I will be around the people of Kebbi, Kogi, Niger and Benue for some fish pepper soup��.  It will be a perfect replacement for popcorn while I enjoy the Eyo, Akatakpa, Nike, Ijele, Kuti, etc. masquerades display. And the Juju, babalawo or Nigerian magicians perform( I know I wouldn't be a volunteer��).

    Did I mention that I will watch the Koroso dance by the Hausas��, hang around the Fulani tent for some Fura da Nono. And oh God! I will definitely be under the Benin tent for some groundnut soup��.

    I will go to the Igbo and Yoruba tent to watch the wonder that is their dance. Try on the Igala, Kanuri, Edo and Itsekiri outifit��. I hope they dash me after I try them on��.

    And well, I know I will leave with a bag filled with food and various cultural objects such as carvings and jewelries����. It's not awuf ooo��. I will also leave with knowledge and better understanding of numerous tribes��.