nigerian life
THe people.
Throughout Nigeria, there are people with many different ethnicities, each with their own languages and cultures. In fact, there are more than 250 different ethnic groups ("People & Culture"). These ethnicities are found all over Nigeria's 36 states. While English is the language most commonly spoken during conversations, some people use a mixture of Nigerian words as well. This is all depending on one's educational levels ("People & Culture").
Nigerians are free to worship whatever religion they please, but the main religions include Christianity and Muslim ("Home"). The people care deeply for their families; in fact, their relationships are "guided by hierarchy and senority", and "social standing and recognition are achieved through extended families" ("Home"). They eat a variety of foods because of all the possible cultures influencing the people; however, rice is a national food that everyone eats (Udo). As well as a variety of foods, there are different dances and types of music. Traditional instruments include "flutes, trumpets, musical bows, xylophones, wooden clappers, and drums. In terms of athletics, soccer and boxing are the most popular (Udo). Additionally, Nigerians are sent to the Olympics each time for boxing (Udo).
Nigerians are free to worship whatever religion they please, but the main religions include Christianity and Muslim ("Home"). The people care deeply for their families; in fact, their relationships are "guided by hierarchy and senority", and "social standing and recognition are achieved through extended families" ("Home"). They eat a variety of foods because of all the possible cultures influencing the people; however, rice is a national food that everyone eats (Udo). As well as a variety of foods, there are different dances and types of music. Traditional instruments include "flutes, trumpets, musical bows, xylophones, wooden clappers, and drums. In terms of athletics, soccer and boxing are the most popular (Udo). Additionally, Nigerians are sent to the Olympics each time for boxing (Udo).
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The Conflicts.
One of the largest challenges throughout Nigeria are the civil wars, specifically by Boko Haram. These wars take the lives of many, as well as harm the futures of everyone. Children are being forced as soldiers to kill and hurt others, and many are scarred for life. These wars have been going on for several years, and many are in poverty.
Based off of the civil wars, another conflict in Nigeria is the rising amount of children who are forced to be soldiers. These children risk their lives under the power of Boko Haram, and many don't make it out alive. Boko Haram uses children, specifically girls, as suicide bombs; boys who are kidnapped are trained to fight (“Nigeria Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict”).
Another issue in Nigeria is the lack of food from the drought (and other conflicts) earlier in 2017. This drought lowered the food and water supply throughout the region, and many suffered greatly. Because of survival of the fittest, the eldest members of the family were fed first, and the youngest starved to death (Lamble). This has caused malnutrition to rush over many communities throughout Nigeria.
Based off of the civil wars, another conflict in Nigeria is the rising amount of children who are forced to be soldiers. These children risk their lives under the power of Boko Haram, and many don't make it out alive. Boko Haram uses children, specifically girls, as suicide bombs; boys who are kidnapped are trained to fight (“Nigeria Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict”).
Another issue in Nigeria is the lack of food from the drought (and other conflicts) earlier in 2017. This drought lowered the food and water supply throughout the region, and many suffered greatly. Because of survival of the fittest, the eldest members of the family were fed first, and the youngest starved to death (Lamble). This has caused malnutrition to rush over many communities throughout Nigeria.
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The Beauty.
From the landscapes, to the people, to the environments surrounding its cities, Nigeria is beautiful. This is mainly because the diversity of everything makes different regions of Nigeria so different and unique, thus providing a special sense of beauty.
The general geography of Nigeria is made up of plains with hills and plateaus in the middle of the country (Udo). One edge of Nigeria touches the coast, while the others are surrounded by land. One of the plateaus, Jos Plateau, contains several extinct volcanoes on top of it (Udo); also, the most mountainous area is the side bordering the country Cameroon (Udo). Nigeria once contained a large variety of animals, but now, for protective purposes, most are found in protected national parks. These animals include giraffes, elephants, antelopes, baboons, and others.
The general geography of Nigeria is made up of plains with hills and plateaus in the middle of the country (Udo). One edge of Nigeria touches the coast, while the others are surrounded by land. One of the plateaus, Jos Plateau, contains several extinct volcanoes on top of it (Udo); also, the most mountainous area is the side bordering the country Cameroon (Udo). Nigeria once contained a large variety of animals, but now, for protective purposes, most are found in protected national parks. These animals include giraffes, elephants, antelopes, baboons, and others.
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Works cited
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“People & Culture.” Our Africa, www.our-africa.org/nigeria/people-culture.
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“People & Culture.” Our Africa, www.our-africa.org/nigeria/people-culture.
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