Nigeria: Dancing to honour yoruba ancestors at the Egungun festival • FRANCE 24 English

Nigeria has been celebrating the Yoruba tradition of Egungun, a traditional celebration of ancestors and the dead. Famous for its elaborate and colourful costumes, the event brought together festival goers from all over Africa, to celebrate Egungun's rich cultural history. Story by Emily Boyle.
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Post from France 24 on May 17, 2025

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