Theme: Nigeria

Juba This, Juba That

Traditional “juba” rhythms have a long history. They originated in Nigeria as hand-clapping games. People who were brought to the New World as slaves fought hard to keep their culture alive against terrible odds. They transformed “juba” rhythms into work songs that were passed down orally.

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Rhymes/songs » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

Ancient African Town (Picture A Country)

The study of cultures of the past. A tour of Benin City, a West African town and capital of the Edo Empire, located in present-day Nigeria.

Descriptors: Africa, All Ages, Nigeria, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment