Suleja in central Nigeria is recognized as a centre of excellence for traditional West African pottery. In a village close to the city, I met this lady who had a mocking smile and was smoking pipe. November 1990. Suleja au centre du Nigeria est reconnu comme un haut de la poterie traditionnelle en Afrique de…
Cloth weaving is a long time tradition in the Okene area as it is passed down from generation to generation. I read that this weaving center had been shut down due to poor management. The local government has now established a training center to teach women how to weave from their home. February 1990. Le…
The heat in the afternoon is a valid reason to take a nap in the shade. September 1990. La chaleur l’après-midi est une raison valide pour faire la sieste à l’ombre. Septembre 1990.
This young boy does not go to school. He belongs to a Fula family and has very early become a shepherd. November 1989. Ce jeune garçon ne va pas à l’école. Il appartient à une famille peule et est très tôt devenu un berger. Novembre 1989.
Two boys wearing a mask sit in the street as they are exhausted after many hours of dancing. April 1991. Deux garçons portant un masque sont assis dans la rue car ils sont épuisés après plusieurs heures de danse. Avril 1991.
Ilorin used to be a major center of the slave trade. Slaves were taken from the Igbo lands to the east and sent to the USA, the West Indies and Brazil. The city is now a Muslim city where religious festivals are celebrated with great pomp. This young prince was proud to show the camel…
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