In Iseyin, a quiet town in southwestern Nigeria, shaded corners beneath trees, narrow alleys and makeshift sheds hum with life. These humble spaces double as workshops for *aso-oke*, a richly textured handwoven fabric indigenous to the Yoruba people. Demand for the fabric has surged both locally and internationally, driven by the diaspora and the global...
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Nigeria’s Argungu Fishing Festival Returns After Six-Year Hiatus
Thousands of fishermen gathered at the Matan Fada River in northwestern Nigeria as the renowned Argungu International Fishing Festival made a vibrant return after a six-year hiatus caused by insecurity in Kebbi State. Participants plunged into the river with nets and gourds, competing for honours in a spectacle that blends sport, culture and tradition. The...
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Nigerians Participate In Afro-Brazilian Fanti Carnival
Thousands of revellers flooded the streets of Lagos in a dazzling display of colour and movement, donning elaborate costumes to recreate the rhythm and spectacle of Rio Carnival during the Afro-Brazilian Fanti Carnival. Performers in feathered outfits, masks and sequined attire danced to pulsating drums and samba-inspired beats, turning major streets into a vibrant parade...