...Cosmic Creation Myths Across Cultures Charlie Warren HUM/105 02/29/15 Jennifer Meunir Introduction The two creation myths that I chose to compare and contrast are The Creation of the Universe and Ife. Each myth has its story, and they all included a world with a sky, earth, and the underworld. There is also the creator of humans both male and female. Both genders have their significances including what they created and the steps they took. Both myths have a different cycle of creation that is similar and different in many ways, which is important to its culture. Creation Myths The sky was represented as a place of greatness in both myths. They symbolize the heavens where the Gods and creator lived. In both myths, the greatest or most powerful God ruled over the sky. In each myth the elements of each world and how they came to be may vary, for example, in the story of Yin and Yang the two Gods created the heaven and the earth out of nothing. In the Yoruba myth the heavens and the earth were already created and ruled by Gods. Yin and Yang were the creators in the Chinese myth,”And Yang gathered into himself all that was bright and light. And, like a mist, Yang drifted upward into Heaven and become one with it. And Heaven became round. Then Yin gathered into herself all that was dark and heavy. And, like a thick, plodding mass, Yin sank downward into the earth and became one with it. And earth became square.” (Rosenberg 345) Yang gave birth to fire, when her breath became...
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...The crown for initiation is from the group called the Yoruba. They are located in the western part of Africa called Nigeria. In Nigeria, this crown for royalty is known as an adenla and is worn only by Yoruba kings and queens called the oba. The Oba would wear these crowns to mediate between the worlds of the seen and the unseen. Once an Oba places the crown on his/her head, they become connected directly with their ancestors. The crown is also a symbol of the Oba’s power and commands over the people. At first glance, the crown screams Yorba, from the materials used and the figures used in the design. In the Yoruba culture, they had many different materials such as beads, thread, feathers, fabric, wood, and shells. For some reason, beads...
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...different languages, customs, cultures and religions. The three major ethnic groups are Igbo, Hausa / Fulani, and Yoruba. These three alone account for over 60% of the population of Nigeria. Each tribe is located in a specific geographical position in the country. The Igbo ethnic group is located mainly in the Southeastern part of the country and has a population of about 15 million and the language spoken is called Igbo, but it has different dialects in different states such as Delta-Igbo in Delta State, Ikwerre in Rivers State, Ika in Anambra State to mention a few. The Yoruba ethnic group is located mainly in the western part reaching into the central parts and Yoruba is predominantly spoken with Owo, Ikere and Sagamu as minor dialects. Finally, the Hausas are located in all of the northern part of the country which is mostly desert-like, and they are the largest of all the various ethnic groups. Hausa, Fulani and other minor languages such as Tiv, along with Arabic are spoken by the people. Despite all these minor languages, the lingua franca of Nigeria is English. Religion is very diverse among these three ethnic groups. The Igbos are mainly Christians, however, deities such as Amadioha, the god of lightning and thunder, are also worshipped across the land. Religion among the Yoruba ethnic group is split between Christianity and Islam, but indigenous Yoruba people worship divinities such as Orisha, which is believed to be a link between them and Olodumare, who they believe...
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...by agreement between European powers, paying little regard to historical African boundaries or population groups. The Nigeria which received independence from Britain in 1960 had a population of 60 million people of nearly 300 differing ethnic and tribal groups. Of the ethnic groups that made up Nigeria, the largest were the largely Muslim Hausa in the north, the Yoruba in the half-Christian, half-Muslim south-west, and the Igbo in the predominantly Christian south-east. At independence a conservative political alliance had been made between the leading Hausa and Igbo political parties, which ruled Nigeria from 1960 to 1966. This alliance excluded the western Yoruba people. The well-educated Igbo people were considered by many to be the main beneficiaries of this alliance, taking most of the top jobs and leading business opportunities in the Nigerian federation. The Yoruba westerners had supported a left-leaning, reformist party, the Action Group, which was antipathetic to the conservative northern Muslim bloc. A "palace coup" by conservative elements in the west, led to the formation of a more conservative Yoruba party, the NNDP, prepared to go into alliance with the Hausa northerners. This new political alliance excluded the Igbo-dominated East from power, and...
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...4/6, ARABA BAPTIST CHURCH STREET, ILASAMAJA, MUSHIN, LAGOS STATE. |P.O.BOX 410 SURULERE, LAGOS STATE. | |PHONE: 08082409719, 08038260746 | |E-MAIL: AKINOGUNDAPO@YAHOO.COM | | | OGUNDAPO, AKINTUNDE ABRAHAM |PERSONAL INFORMATION | | |DATE OF BIRTH: 26TH JUNE, 1987 | | |Sex: Male | | |Marital Status: Single | | |Religion: Christianity | | |Place of Birth: Ogbomoso | | |State of Origin: Oyo ...
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...Introduction The neglect, for a long time, of African contribution to modern diplomacy, by scholars and the failure to forcefully project the history and image of Africa, exposed the continent to uncharitable, disparaging and judgemental comments by Eurocentric historians who denied African history. However, the notion in certain quarters that Africans were not capable of engaging in any systematic and sophisticated art of diplomacy is to a large extent not true. (Adegbulu, 2011) Foreign Relations in Global Perspective. Diplomacy is the fundamental means by which foreign relations are conducted and a foreign policy implemented, far from being the invention of capitalism or of the modern nation state, is found in some of the most primitive communities and seems to have evolved independently by peoples in all parts of the world. The basic object of diplomacy is to enable men to live with their neighbours, a feat which requires a measure of accommodation to the interests of others. Above all, they are the questions of peace and war, and then such matters as the conclusion and observance of treatise, the making, maintenance and breaking of alliances, the establishment of boundaries, the development and protection of trade and the payment of tribute. The means by which these are pursued need to be adjusted to changing circumstances, but the employment of accredited agents (diplomatists) to represent and to negotiate on behalf of a state or society seems to be...
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...Art theory 1 & History of Art and Design 1 Introduction to African Art Africa is a vast continent, with many cultures distinct from one another, so that various different styles can be identified. Sculpture While paintings and engravings are most frequently found in savanna areas, sculpture is most prevalent in the forests of West Africa, in particular the Congo Basin. Tradition is one manner in which a culture may be preserved. This is visible in a great deal of traditional African art. The preservation of one’s specific culture is a strong motivating force behind the production of African sculptures that are described as “tribal”. Because the art is meant to communicate the identity of a specific society, to promote the strength and longevity, such sculptures do not change their style very frequently. Therefore, artists work within a certain canon. This canon is determined by tradition, providing the artist with guidelines for the creation. It would, for example determine the proportions of the figure, its posture, etc. Such traditional sculptures therefore have developed a certain language: the viewer knows that certain parts mean certain things – e.g. lines on the face (scarification marks or tattoos) and the stylized hairstyle that specific society, etc. This specific language has been created over the decades, and allows the artist to communicate coherently. This coherent communication is vital, as art is intended primarily to fulfill a social function. It becomes a...
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...CMS 340/Steen Values Paper: Nigeria 11/30/11 Culture is a pattern of learned behaviors and attitudes that are shared by a group of people as far as shared languages, beliefs, and values that are transmitted from generation to generation. Values are things that are important to you; the most deeply felt beliefs shared by a cultural group. They reflect a shared perception of what ought to be and not what is. (Martin & Nakayama) The relationship between values and behaviors of a culture is that they are intertwined. Ones values and behavior is influenced by their culture in some way if not all. The culture also influences your communication in which determines how you communicate what values are important to you. I would identify myself as a part of the African American culture within the dirty south. I say dirty south because through a bit a traveling, I have found that African Americans in the north, east, or west parts of America are a little different than me. Within my culture as an African American, I identify as a woman, minority, Christian, middle class, a democrat, and a single parent. I wouldn’t say that I fit into the mainstream culture because when I think of mainstream I think of what’s popular and I consider myself mutual because I can always see or find a way to agree with someone else side of the story or point of view. Personally I value family, friendship, and respect of others and individuals. Some values that I might share with the mainstream society...
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...nature and environment of man’s capacity to work and increase productivity has been a subject of study for some time in view of the ever pressing need to improve working environment. Ergonomics has been defined as the scientific study of the relationship between man and his working environment. The African continent has one of teh richest resources of art tradition in the world. Archeological excavation has therown more light on the history, culture and art of the people of Africa. The yoruba people of Nigeria must have had many more wood carvings than any other Nigerian people. Indeed, perhaps, no people in the world have done as much wood carvings as they have. Thier principal gods or Orisa are carved specially in woods and these carvings are used by thier worshippers during regious and annual festivals. In the olden days the doors and varanders posts of important houses were carved. Some of these ancient carvings can still be found in very old houses. The Yorubas are also rich in ivory carving and thier works rank among the best you can think of. In the northern part f Nigeria, wood carving is virtually non-existent. This is so principally because of the Absence of suitable wood for carving. These are however, somecarvings of domestic utensils and drums. The part of ghe country is predominatly savannah forest. Wood carvings in the Benue River are highly interesting. Among these are the horned, red-painted head dresses of the Mama and Rindri...
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...1, Temidire Street, Emmanuel Bus/Stop, Oko-Oba Agege, Lagos State. Tel; +2348151944639, +2348109754676. E-Mail; ifeoluwaadediji@yahoo.com. Name; Adediji, Ifeoluwa Linda. Qualification; Kwara state polytechnic Ilorin, Kwara state, Nigeria.2011. Higher National Diploma [HND] Statistics. Computer Skills. Microsoft Office expert level. Summary. Over one [1] year of diversified experience in a well organized company. Highly experienced in management of staffs, Recording and Data analysis and ability to attend to various customers at a time. Self starter and self motivated, and capable of adapting to different environment. Professional Experience. Nov 2012-Till date, Diamondlife Associates and Consultancy Services, Lagos State. Administrative Officer/Accountant. * Liaising with the various customers. * Ensure the proper record of Incoming and outgoing goods are taking. * Ensure that the company data is well recorded and analysed. * Ensure that the company staffs are well managed. * Preparing and payment of staff salary. * Prepare company account record. * Reporting directly to the Managing director. Nov 2011-Oct 2012, Power Holding Company of Nigeria [PHCN] Agbara, Ogun state. National Youth Service Corps [NYSC] * Engage in issuance of prepaid meters to customer. * Compilation of...
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...Jazz Mason 2/21/2013 AFAM The Urban Heritage of West Africa Africa is a vast country with an infinite amount of history, resources, and life. Africa also holds the roots of our family and ancestors more specifically, West Africa. West Africa is the 2.5 miliion squares miles of land that most of the black people of America originate from. West Africa is nearly the size of the United States and stretches from the countries of Chad to Senegal. The urban heritage of West Africa is endless in the numerous cities and town that dot the area. West Africa is dominated by people, in Nigeria alone there are an estimated 100 million people. There are numerous countries in Africa including Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Benin, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Togo and a few others. Today there are nearly 180 million inhabitants of West Africa. The area is rich with resources and agriculture is plentiful. The area is not all grasslands and deserts as we are taught and assume, its filled with millions of people and culture. More than ¾ of West Africa is vast grasslands similar to those in North America. These grasslands are usually watered by river systems which makes the land extremely fertile. According to the book, The Urban heritage of West Africa, “the flood plains of the western Niger River are nearly the size of Portugal and intensely cultivated.” Other river systems include the mighty Volta, the Benue, Senegal, Gambia and many other smaller rivers which agriculture thrives...
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...Culture: Housa Marriage. N.p., 4 Feb. 2012. Web. 18 Nov. 2013. <http://www.the-nigeria.com/2012/02/housa-marriage.html>. This article describes the Hausa tribe marriage in Nigeria. The Hausas live in northern Nigeria. They are also found in Ghana, Togo, and Benin. The Hausas generally attach great importance to premarital chastity. A Hausa husband who discovers that the girl he has married is not a virgin will proclaim her shame to the entire town by breaking a pot outside his house. Among most Fulani, and other sub tribes of the Hausa, custom forbids sexual intercourse between young people who are betrothed. Egbosiuba, Michael. "Yoruba Traditional Marriage." All Things Nigeria. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2013. <http://www.allthingsnigeria.com/2012/yoruba-traditional-marriage>. The article describes the Yoruba marriage in Nigeria. Yoruba tribe is one of the three major tribes in Nigeria. Their wedding ceremony has always been colorful and very festive. Families and friends are dressed in their brightest and best attires. "Igbo Brides & Igbo Traditional Marriage Traditions & Customs - Igbo People of Nigeria." Igbo People of Nigeria. Ibopeople Support, 12 Dec. 2012. Web. 18 Nov. 2013....
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...Atunwa, Kehinde Temitope, No, Pa Samuel Adedoyin Street, Off Fate Road G.R.A, Ilorin, Kwara State. 24/10/2013 The HR Manager, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Dear Sir/Ma, APPLICATION FOR TRAINING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITIONS I am writing in response to your advertisement on International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) for Training Administrative Assistant position. During my research about your Institute, I was excited to learn about the current openings for a position of administrative assistant. Your Institute being one of the world’s leading research partners has excellent objectives in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. I am very much interested in joining your organization. In my former role as a front desk receptionist at Latbash Nigeria Limited, I was required to administer a range of administrative and specialized tasks in an appropriate and perfect manner. This comprised organizing meetings, directing visitors to appropriate contacts, answering...
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...CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE EDUCATION LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY, OJO, LAGOS REPORT OF A FIELD TRIP TO OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK NAME: HUNPE AGUSTINE PROGRAMME: MSC. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FEBRUARY, 2013 BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY I had the opportunity to visit one of Nigeria’s National Park (Old Oyo national park) on the 21st of February to 23rd of February 2013.the field trip to old Oyo National Park is a compulsory aspect in the biodiversity course during my master’s program in environmental resource management at Lagos state university. The field trip commenced from the Lagos state university Ojo campus as our take off point,at about 1:00pm on the 21st of February 2013 from Lagos state. The trip was one that comprises of masters students in environmental resource management faculty of center for environmental and science education and their lecturers such as Dr. DENLOYE ABIODUN and Mr. AJISEGIRI. The trip started for Ojo in Lagos state with which all students were boarded on a mini luxurious bus with 21 passengers on board. We journeyed all through Igandoto Isheriwhere we picked up one of our lecturer on the way Dr. DENLOYE ABIODUN. We journeyed further through Lagos to Ibadan were we observed changes in the vegetation.We also journeyed through OgbomoshoSaki, Iseyin, Igboho, Sepeteri, Tede and we finally arrived at the old OyoNational Park at around 9:30 p.m The ride was beautiful-vast expanses of green savannah stretched out on each side of...
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...Teaching and Learning of Yoruba as a Second Language (L2) in Colleges of Education in Nigeria Oyewole Arohunmolase Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo Nigeria Introduction The teaching and learning of Yoruba as a second language in Nigeria and as a foreign language in Britain, United States of America (USA), Germany, and many other countries all over Europe and the world has extended the frontiers of knowledge in the teaching and learning of Yoruba language. Many people in Nigeria and in the above named countries all over the world are interested in knowing the spoken form of Yoruba, its literature, and its culture. The Federal Government in Nigeria’s policy on the teaching and learning of Yoruba L2 in Colleges of Education is to see that people in Nigeria live in unity and harmony as one indivisible, indissoluble, democratic, and sovereign nationals founded on the principles of freedom, equality, and justice with other ethnic groups. Government also, in the National Policy on Education (NPE), Stresses the importance of Language as a means of promoting social interaction and national cohesion; and presenting cultures. Therefore, every child in Nigeria shall learn the language of the immediate environment. Furthermore, in the interest of national unity it is expedient that every child shall be required to learn ONE of the THREE Major Nigerian Languages; Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba (NPE1998: 8). This view of every child being required to learn one of Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba is a laudable policy...
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