Initiation Room/Court

Sani Maikatanga2022-11-01

African International Documentary Festival Foundation
Abuja, Nigeria

The Initiation room also known as Dandali in Hausa and 'Buk' in Sakun The initiation room is a small, dark room that is used for the initiation of young boys into manhood in the Sukur community. The initiation process is an important rite of passage in Sukur society and marks the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

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Title: Initiation Room/Court
Creator: Sani Maikatanga
Date Created: 2022-11-01
Location Created: Sukur Cultural Landscape, Madagali LGA, Adamawa State, NIgeria
Type: Photograph
Rights: African International Documentary Festival Foundation

African International Documentary Festival Foundation

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