AFIKPO, NIGERIA - October 14, 2009

Is situated in the south east side of Nigeria. The town had an estimated population of 4,339,136 in 2005 and is known as the second largest town in Ebonyi State of Nigeria, with the capital city of Abakaliki as the largest.

People

Afikpo is a center of ancient Igbo tradition, which is one of the largest ethnic, influential groups of Nigeria. The Igbo language, including many dialects, as well as English, is widely spoken in Afikpo

IBADAN, NIGERIA - November 11, 2009

Ibadan is the third largest city in Nigeria by population (after Lagos and Kano), and also the largest in geographical area. The city is a prominent transit point between the coastal region and the areas to the north which includes 11 local government areas.

People

The principal inhabitants of the city are of the Yoruba culture. The main industries in the area include the processing of agricultural products which include flour-milling, leather-working and furniture-making. There is an abundance of clay, kaolin and aquamarine in its environs, and there are several cattle ranches.

SAPELE, NIGERIA - December 8, 2009

Is located in Southern Nigeria on the Benin River and Urhobo or "Okpe" is the major ethnic group.

People

The people live near or on the surface of the Niger River and hold annual fishing festivals including swimming contests, fishing, dancing and mascarades.