PORTRAIT 15 - THE MONARCHICAL SYSTEM PATTERNS OF GOVERNMENT THE MONARCHICAL SYSTEM
The second part in the examination of patterns of government focuses on the Nigerian groups with a monarchical tradition. The...
PORTRAIT 14 - NON CENTRALISED SOCIETIES PATTERNS OF GOVERNMENT- NON CENTRALISED SOCIETIES
Is the first part of our focus on the patterns of traditional government among Nigerian groups. It is an exploration into the system of...
PORTRAIT 13 - BIRTHS AND DEATHS
Looks at the events of Births and Deaths among Nigerian groups and how almost without exception such events spell a series of rites and...
PORTRAIT 12 - MARRAIGE: A UNION OF FAMILIES PROGRAMME TEN
Explores the institutions of marriage as a cultural and traditional phenomenon. Despite changes brought about especially by Christianity,...
PORTRAIT 11 - MUSIC AND DANCE
Looks at Music, Dance and Musical Instruments. It goes from the contemporary existence of these as entertainment forms to show that like...
PORTRAIT 10 - THE TRADITIONAL ECONOMY PROGRAMME EIGHT
Focuses on the traditional economic systems and organizations, such as the household, age grades, communal labour, savings associations,...
PORTRAIT 9 - THE RURAL SETTING PROGRAMME SEVEN
Focuses on RURAL LIFE in Nigeria, its main features, similarities and contrasts. This is in recognition of the fact that despite today’s...
PORTRAIT 8 -TRADITIONAL HEALING SYSTEMS PROGRAMME SIX
To the older writers from Europe, the traditional healer is “a Witch doctor,” and even to most Nigerian Western medical doctors, his...
PORTRAIT 7 - SPIRITS IN DISGUISE PROGRAMME FIVE
Seeks to exploit the visual effect and rich variety of Masquerades and masks among many Nigerian peoples. The variety of artistic styles...
PORTRAIT 6 - RELIGION AND WORSHIP PROGRAMME FOUR
Delves into the spiritual life of the different Nigerian peoples and the forms and content of traditional worship. It shows the diversity...
