Nigeria
West African giant
Nigeria is a country in West Africa, the most populous nation on the African continent and a major oil producer.
With over 250 ethnic groups and languages, Nigeria is known for its cultural diversity: Nigeria's film industry, Nollywood, is among the world's largest.
The name derives from the Niger River.
Nigerian people and language
Semi-arid African transition zone
- savannaTropical grassland, sparse trees
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- mangroveTidal shrub with exposed roots
- confluenceMeeting point of streams
Nigeria's governmental seat
- LagosWest African megacity
- federationUnion of semi-autonomous states
- statesModes of being
- independenceFreedom from external control
colonialism · Commonwealth · naira · corruption · democracy · military · senate · governors
Pounded starch staple
Luxurious wealthy existence
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- drumsStruck membrane instruments
- WizkidNigerian Afrobeats recording artist
afrobeat · juju · percussion · dancehall
Large important city
- megacityUrban area exceeding ten million
- trafficMovement along routes
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
- portDocking place for ships
Organized communal celebrations
- masqueradesPretends to be something else
- attirePersonal garments collectively
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- proverbsTraditional wisdom capsules
kinship · ancestry · heritage · traditions · craftsmanship · rituals · mythology
Movie or coating
- cinemaMotion picture theater
- actorsThose playing roles
- directorsThose who lead organizations
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
comedy · blockbuster · production · screening · premiere
Yoruba
Nigerian people and language
languages · pidgin · multilingual · diversity
Sahel
Semi-arid African transition zone
- savannaTropical grassland, sparse trees
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- mangroveTidal shrub with exposed roots
confluence · harmattan · tropics · coastline
Abuja
Nigeria's governmental seat
- LagosWest African megacity
- federationUnion of semi-autonomous states
- statesModes of being
independence · colonialism · Commonwealth · naira · corruption · democracy · military · senate · governors · elections
fufu
Pounded starch staple
highlife
Luxurious wealthy existence
Wizkid · afrobeat · juju · percussion · dancehall
metropolis
Large important city
- megacityUrban area exceeding ten million
- trafficMovement along routes
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
festivals
Organized communal celebrations
- masqueradesPretends to be something else
- attirePersonal garments collectively
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
proverbs · kinship · ancestry · heritage · traditions · craftsmanship · rituals · mythology
film
Movie or coating
drama · comedy · blockbuster · production · screening · premiere
NigeriaSeychelles
East African island country
Cabo Verde · Djibouti · Comoros · Mauritius · Lesotho
NigeriaNorway
Scandinavian coastal kingdom
Switzerland · Singapore · Luxembourg · Mauritius · Botswana
- Nigerian prince scamEmail requesting money for fictional fortune
- Nigerian princeEmail scam persona
- Nigerian scamsEmail cons requesting upfront payments
- Nigerian prince scammerEmail inheritance fraud artist
- Niger RiverWest African watercourse
- Niger DeltaNigerian river mouth region