Kano is a cultural hub of Nigeria and one of the most prominent cities in Northern Nigeria.

It’s historic. The city dates back to the 7th century.

It’s a city of horses, centuries old mud walls, flourishing markets, and stunning architecture.

View images below that capture the culture of the city and aspects of its historic background.

 

Cultural Celebration in Kano

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The Durbar festival in Kano. The Durbar is a traditional horse-riding festival hosted by the Emir of the city of Kano to mark the Eid al-Adha Muslim celebration. Groups of horsemen representing nearby villages take turns to charge towards the Emir, pausing before him to pay their respects. Photo credit: REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

 

Iconic Walls of Kano

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Historic walls of Kano. Walls now divide “old” Kano from “new” Kano.

 

 

Architecture of Kano

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Gate in vivid colors in Kano.

 

Ariel View of Kano in the 1950s.

 

Ariel view of Kano in more recent times.

 

Another image of historic Kano

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A mosque in Kano during the 1960s. Source: Nigeria Nostalgia Project

 

Kurmi Market in Kano

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Handmade products in Kurmi Market, Kano. Karma market sits at the very center of Kano city.  It is one of Africa’s oldest markets. For centuries during it’s hay-day, it attracted people from across the continent, making Kano a center of commerce. It was also a market from which slave trade was conducted. It is known today for the handmade and locally produced goods found there.

 

Shop a modern day collection created in this historic city. View and shop the collection from Osas Olumese.

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