Iverem

Hi there! My name is Iverem. I am a Tiv girl from Central Nigeria. My name, Iverem, is pronounced 'ee-veh-rem,' and it means blessing and favor in the Tiv language. I am from Benue state, which is in the central part of Nigeria. Benue state is popular for agriculture, music, dance, and masquerade festivals. Tiv people are very industrious: women make pottery; men weave cotton, baskets, and make furniture.

Fun Facts About Me:

I have an older sister named Doofan, and we are very close. I am very passionate about the environment and conscious of global warming. I will like to be an environmentalist so that I can advocate for a cleaner world. My hobbies include dancing, reading, attending festivals, and playing a local musical instrument called 'adiguve' (similar to a violin). I go to the same school as Aisha, sometimes she sings along to some songs I play in music class. The Tiv people are avid storytellers, and we have great proverbs as well. My favorite proverb is "Bua u uma den u vishigh tsa ga," which means "A cow that is alive will never stop swinging its tail." Never give up! That is the moral of the proverb. I have lived by it, and I hope you will too.

Some common phrases in Tiv language are:

Hello - M sugh u.

What is your name? - Iti you er ana?

My name is Iverem - Iti yam er Iverem.

How are you? - U ngu nena?

I am fine - M ngu dedoo.

Good morning - Under vee.

Good afternoon - U pande vee.

Goodnight - Yav dedoo.

Thank you - Msugh.

Key Features:

• 14-inch African Doll
• Brown skin
• Brown eyes
• Curly black hair
• 100% Handmade Tiv cultural attire
• Each doll teaches about its unique African culture
• 100% safe and non-toxic material
• Inspire kids to create their own play world

Note: Attire colors may vary from the picture illustration.