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Tiv in midst of his farm on a sunny and hot day with a hoe hanging over his shoulder.
By Cindy Ahura February 21, 2025
Long before the present-day borders of Nigeria were drawn, there existed a people whose roots ran deep into history. A group whose journey through time is one of migration, survival, cultural preservation...

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A man in a black and white striped dress is dancing
By Cindy Ahura February 25, 2025
Interactions with various ethnic groups are described as they migrated and settled in different regions...
A man without a shirt is squatting down wearing a black and white striped loin cloth.
By Cindy Ahura February 25, 2025
The black-and-white pattern carries symbolic weight with many that see it as representing harmony—black signifying...

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A man in a black and white striped dress is dancing
By Cindy Ahura February 25, 2025
Interactions with various ethnic groups are described as they migrated and settled in different regions...
A man without a shirt is squatting down wearing a black and white striped loin cloth.
By Cindy Ahura February 25, 2025
The black-and-white pattern carries symbolic weight with many that see it as representing harmony—black signifying...
An illustration of a family resting on their farm holding a new baby.
By Cindy Ahura February 24, 2025
The story of Ipusu and Ichongo is crucial to appreciating Tiv heritage, as their legacy shapes the social and political structures of the Tiv people even today...
An illustration of a group of people talking on farmland.
By Cindy Ahura February 24, 2025
Circumcision was introduced into Tiv culture through external influences, and became an important symbol of identity, shaping the traditions and beliefs of the people...
An african family scene with a mother sweeping and man are cooking over an open fire in a village
By Cindy Ahura February 24, 2025
From birth to marriage and beyond, rituals create a structured path through life, filled with meaning and shared wisdom. These rites guide individuals from birth...
A male ruler is sitting on a throne with two lions behind him in black and white illustration
By Cindy Ahura February 23, 2025
Before colonial rule, the Tiv had no central king, relying instead on councils of elders, it was a position established...
Nigerian porters carrying gun parts across Benue river in a British expedition to suppress slavery
By Cindy Ahura February 23, 2025
This is the story of the Tiv clash with colonial rule and how their resilience shaped their future​...
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By Cindy Ahura February 21, 2025
As the Tiv expanded their territory, they clashed with other groups over land and resources. However, they developed...
Man wearing holding hoe behind his back over shoulders and woman crouching down to child sitting
By Cindy Ahura February 21, 2025
Faced with environmental changes, population growth, and conflicts with neighboring groups, the Tiv people...
Tiv in midst of his farm on a sunny and hot day with a hoe hanging over his shoulder.
By Cindy Ahura February 21, 2025
Long before the present-day borders of Nigeria were drawn, there existed a people whose roots ran deep into history. A group whose journey through time is one of migration, survival, cultural preservation...

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