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Draft:TIV Traditional Marriage

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  • Comment: I have moved data to Tiv people. This draft should remove now.-T5Baj (talk) 19:17, 2 June 2024 (UTC)


Tiv Marriage
Tiv bride and groom.
Regions with significant populations
Benue State (Nigeria)
Languages
Tiv
Religion
Christianity

Tiv is an ethnic group in Nigeria.. They are the predominant ethnic group in Benue State, where their population is at its maximum. The Tiv people's traditional clothing is fully striped in black and white. This outfit is known as "Anger". Their original costume also includes white and black beads.[1] The Tiv population in Benue State is dispersed over fourteen (14) local government areas, which include: Logo Local Government Area, Ukum Local Government Area, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Ushongo Local Government Area, Kwande Local Government Area, Vandeikya Local Government Area, Konshisha Local Government Area, Gboko Local Government Area, Buruku Local Government Area, Gwer Local Government Area, Makurdi Local Government Area, and Guma Local Government Area[2] Nationally, the Tiv people of Nigeria, who are native to Benue State and its bordering states of Plateau, Nasarawa to the north, and Taraba to the north-east, share the same cultural legacy.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nigeria, Good (2020-03-02). "TIV Ethnic Group". Good Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  2. ^ a b "The Tiv People of Benue State – I am Benue". Retrieved 2023-05-18.