Pre-colonial Nigeria

Pre-colonial Nigeria refers to the period before European influence and colonization, characterized by diverse indigenous cultures and kingdoms such as the Nok, Yoruba city-states, Igbo communities, Kanem-Borno, and Oyo Empire. These societies had their own political systems, trade networks, religions, and arts. They thrived through agriculture, craftsmanship, and commerce, often engaging in long-distance trade across Africa. This era laid the foundation for Nigeria's rich cultural diversity and complex history prior to European contact and subsequent colonization in the 19th and 20th centuries.