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  • Emir's Palace design detail - symbol of Northern Nigeria. Zaria Emirate.
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  • Emir's Palace design detail - symbol of Northern Nigeria. Zaria, Nigeria.
    IMG_7433_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Emir's Palace design detail - symbol of Northern Nigeria. Zaria, Nigeria.
    IMG_7438_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Makaranta<br />
A Sunday morning in a no-name hamlet inside the bush: girls on the window of “makaranta” (a learning center for children in Northern Nigeria), waiting for the teacher before starting a class. <br />
Near Kajuru village, northwest Nigeria.
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  • Portrait of Kanuri Woman<br />
Borno State, Northern Nigeria
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  • Granaries in Jajari village<br />
The Sahel region in Northern Nigeria faces a severe water scarcity crisis, impacting millions of people and posing a significant threat to their health and livelihoods. With limited access to clean water, communities struggle to meet their daily needs and are at risk of water-borne diseases. This issue is particularly acute in rural areas.<br />
The leading causes of water scarcity in the Sahel include climate change and inadequate water management systems.<br />
Yobe State, Northeast Nigeria.
    IMG_4473_Nigeria_Yobe_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Cows Drinking Water in Yusufari<br />
The Sahel region in Northern Nigeria faces a severe water scarcity crisis, impacting millions of people and posing a significant threat to their health and livelihoods. With limited access to clean water, communities struggle to meet their daily needs and are at risk of water-borne diseases. This issue is particularly acute in rural areas.<br />
The leading causes of water scarcity in the Sahel include climate change and inadequate water management systems.<br />
Yobe State, Northeast Nigeria.
    IMG_4287_Nigeria_Yobe_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Cattle on the lake<br />
Kujama village, Chikun, Southern Kaduna, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_5877_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Maimuna<br />
Fulani settlement around Kajuru Castle<br />
Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_8642_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Carrying goods to the market in a village near Sokoto town<br />
Sokoto State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_2303_Nigeria_Sokoto_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Maimalari Dunes<br />
The Sahel region in Northern Nigeria faces a severe water scarcity crisis, impacting millions of people and posing a significant threat to their health and livelihoods. With limited access to clean water, communities struggle to meet their daily needs and are at risk of water-borne diseases. This issue is particularly acute in rural areas.<br />
The leading causes of water scarcity in the Sahel include climate change and inadequate water management systems.<br />
Yobe State, Northeast Nigeria.
    IMG_4516_Nigeria_Yobe_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fisherman Crossing Galma River<br />
Galma dam on the Galma river in Zaria.<br />
Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    IMG_8749_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fisherman<br />
Matsirga Waterfalls<br />
Madakiya,  Kafanchan<br />
Southern Kaduna, northern Nigeria
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  • Cooking<br />
Kajuru village in Southern Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_5612_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • HH Alhaji Emir SHEHU IDRIS (Katsinawa), Sarkin Zazzau, 18th Emir of Zaria. Nigeria
    IMG_7886_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fulani Women<br />
Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_0083_Nigeria_Kebbi_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fulani Camel Riders<br />
Borno State, Northern Nigeria
    IMG_9521_Nigeria_Borno_Irene Becker.jpg
  • The Hyena Man<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria.
    IMG_0733_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Makaranta<br />
A Sunday morning in a no-name hamlet inside the bush. ( Makaranta: a learning center for children in Northern Nigeria)<br />
Near Kajuru village, Kaduna State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_4608_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Collecting water in Tulo-Tulo Oasis<br />
The Sahel region in Northern Nigeria faces a severe water scarcity crisis, impacting millions of people and posing a significant threat to their health and livelihoods. With limited access to clean water, communities struggle to meet their daily needs and are at risk of water-borne diseases. This issue is particularly acute in rural areas.<br />
The leading causes of water scarcity in the Sahel include climate change and inadequate water management systems.<br />
Yobe State, Northeast Nigeria.
    IMG_4221_Nigeria_Yobe_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Detail from the Emir's horse carriage<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria.
    IMG_5151_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fisherman - Kangimi Dam<br />
Gwanga Hill in Kwarau<br />
Igabi region in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    _M9A5963_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • The Pepper Hill<br />
Nigerian cuisine is very spicy, and chili pepper is in almost all dishes precious and vital component.<br />
At the beginning of the dry season, northern Nigerian farmers spread barkono (small, spicy peppers) to dry under the sun everywhere around the village, making the landscape more colorful.<br />
This practice helps concentrate peppers' flavor and preserve them for later use. <br />
Ungwan Pan Filani in Zaria, Nigeria.
    DJI_0574_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Morning Mood - - Kangimi Dam<br />
Gwanga Hill in Kwarau<br />
Igabi region in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
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  • St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, the first church in Northern Nigeria.<br />
Built-in 1929 by early Anglican missionaries with local materials and by local architects.<br />
It is still standing and in use.<br />
Wusasa, Kaduna.
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  • Cooking Tuwo Shinkafa<br />
Near Kajuru village, Kaduna State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_6169_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Hausa women work in the fields during millet harvest. To separate the millet grains from the husks, the millet is winnowed. The heavy grains fall back into the tray, and the husks blow away.<br />
Kachallari (Yusufari) Yobe State, Northeast Nigeria.
    IMG_4132_Nigeria_Yobe_Irene Becker.jpg
  • A scene from the 2009 Argungu Durbar<br />
Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_468_Nigeria_Kebbi_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Pond Under the Sky<br />
Village Kiri Kasama in Jigawa, Nigeria.
    IMG_4978_Nigeria_Jigawa_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Nomad Shuwa baggara arab Family<br />
Borno State, Northern Nigeria
    IMG_9619_Nigeria_Borno_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Girls from Gwoza.<br />
Borno State, Northern Nigeria
    IMG_9577_Nigeria_Borno_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fulani Camel Riders<br />
Borno State, Northern Nigeria
    IMG_9509_Nigeria_Borno_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Pepper Farm<br />
Gwanga Hill in Kwarau<br />
Igabi region in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    _M9A6192_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Tomato Farm<br />
Gwanga Hill in Kwarau<br />
Igabi region in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    DJI_0184_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Horn Blowers<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria.
    IMG_1160_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Morning Silhouette<br />
Gwanga Hill in Kwarau<br />
Igabi region in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    _M9A5242_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Sunrise  - Kangimi Dam<br />
Gwanga Hill in Kwarau<br />
Igabi region in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    _M9A3795_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Drying Chili<br />
Nigerian cuisine is very spicy, and chili pepper is in almost all dishes precious and vital component.<br />
At the beginning of the dry season, northern Nigerian farmers spread barkono (small, spicy peppers) to dry under the sun everywhere around the village, making the landscape more colorful.<br />
This practice helps concentrate peppers' flavor and preserve them for later use. <br />
Dutsen Abba in Zaria, Nigeria.
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  • The main gate to the palace of the emir of Zazzau.<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria.
    _M9A16911_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fulani cattle herder<br />
Kujama village, Chikun, Southern Kaduna, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_5935_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Cattle on the lake<br />
Kujama village, Chikun, Southern Kaduna, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_5877_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Cattle on the lake<br />
Kujama village, Chikun, Southern Kaduna, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_5965_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Cattle Watering<br />
Madagali in Adamawa<br />
Northeast Nigeria
    IMG_9751_Nigeria_Adamawa_Irene Becke...jpg
  • Fulani Boy and Goat<br />
Kajuru village in Southern Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_4882_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Portrait<br />
Birnin Kebbi-Argungu Rd<br />
Kebbi State, Northwest Nigeria
    IMG_0594_Nigeria_Kebbi_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Village southwest of Gurara Dam Reservoir,<br />
Kachia in Kaduna State,  Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_7849_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Abubakar Market<br />
Gwoza, Borno State, Northern Nigeria
    IMG_9572_Nigeria_Borno_Irene Becker.jpg
  • On The Road<br />
Borno State, Northern Nigeria
    IMG_9646_Nigeria_Borno_Irene Becker.jpg
  • On The Road<br />
Borno State, Northern Nigeria
    IMG_9640_Nigeria_Borno_Irene Becker.jpg
  • On The Road<br />
Borno State, Northern Nigeria
    IMG_9637_Nigeria_Borno_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Rocks in Gwoza<br />
Borno State, Northern Nigeria
    IMG_9583_Nigeria_Borno_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Camel Rider Portrait<br />
Borno State, Northern Nigeria
    IMG_9475_Nigeria_Borno_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Village<br />
Konduga, Borno State<br />
Northern Nigeria
    IMG_0189_Nigeria_Borno_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Pepper Farm<br />
Gwanga Hill in Kwarau<br />
Igabi region in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    _M9A5368_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Gurara hydro-power plant<br />
Dutsin Kadun, Awon<br />
Southern Kaduna, northern Nigeria
    DJI_0770_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Harvest Time<br />
Gwanga Hill in Kwarau<br />
Igabi region in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    _M9A5886_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Red Carpet<br />
Nigerian cuisine is very spicy, and chili pepper is in almost all dishes precious and vital component.<br />
At the beginning of the dry season, northern Nigerian farmers spread barkono (small, spicy peppers) to dry under the sun everywhere around the village, making the landscape more colorful.<br />
This practice helps concentrate peppers' flavor and preserve them for later use. <br />
Dry red chili in Ungwan Bature. Dutsen Abba in Zaria, Nigeria.
    DJI_02291_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Dusai Land<br />
Kagoro Hills<br />
Southern Kaduna, northern Nigeria
    IMG_6159_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Baobab Tree<br />
Kufena Hill, Zaria<br />
Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    M9A1690_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fisherman - Kangimi Dam<br />
Gwanga Hill in Kwarau<br />
Igabi region in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    _M9A5520_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Kangimi Dam<br />
Gwanga Hill in Kwarau<br />
Igabi region in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    _M9A4287_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • On the River - Mother and Child<br />
Rihogi<br />
Kaduna State, Northern Region, Nigeria
    IMG_0536_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Katsina Emir's Palace<br />
Katsina State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_7617_Nigeria_Katsina_Irene Becke...jpg
  • Load<br />
Sokoto State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_9203_Nigeria_Sokoto_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Near Kajuru village, Kaduna State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_0781_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Portrait of Girl Collecting Firewood<br />
Kajuru village in Southern Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_0510_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Katsina Emir's Palace<br />
Katsina State, northwest Nigeria.
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  • A girl underway to the market<br />
Kajuru village, Kaduna State<br />
Northwest Nigeria
    IMG_8141_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fulani Girl<br />
Taraba state, Northeast Nigeria.
    IMG_3767_Nigeria_Taraba State_Irene ...jpg
  • A scene from the 2009 Argungu Durbar<br />
Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_0427_Nigeria_Kebbi_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Portrait<br />
Kangiwa - Argungu Road<br />
Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_1147_Nigeria_Kebbi_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Winnowing Millet Harvest.<br />
Hadejia, Jigawa, Nigeria.
    IMG_5260_Nigeria_Jigawa_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Mother and Child<br />
Favor and her baby Miracle<br />
Kaduna State, Nigeria.
    IMG_9579_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fsherman's children<br />
Rihogi<br />
Kaduna State, Northern Region, Nigeria
    IMG_5757_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Late Emir of Zazzau Al.Shehu Idris greeted the audience in a horse-drawn carriage. <br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria.
    IMG_3226_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Village<br />
Konduga, Borno State<br />
Northern Nigeria
    IMG_0177_Nigeria_Borno_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Market Women<br />
Abubakar market in Gwoza<br />
Borno State, Northern Nigeria
    IMG_0133_Nigeria_Borno_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Prayer<br />
Portrait of a praying older woman (Northern Nigeria)
    IMG_4811_Nigeria_Yobe_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Gurara hydro-power plant<br />
Dutsin Kadun, Awon<br />
Southern Kaduna, northern Nigeria
    IMG_2075_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Emir's Palace Wall Decoration<br />
Kwarbai B, Zaria<br />
Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    IMG_7447_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Emir's Palace Wall Decoration<br />
Kwarbai B, Zaria<br />
Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    IMG_7430_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Emir's Palace Wall Decoration<br />
Kwarbai B, Zaria<br />
Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    IMG_7428_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Sun-Dried Chili Peppers<br />
Nigerian cuisine is very spicy, and chili pepper is in almost all dishes precious and vital component.<br />
At the beginning of the dry season, northern Nigerian farmers spread barkono (small, spicy peppers) to dry under the sun everywhere around the village, making the landscape more colorful.<br />
This practice helps concentrate peppers' flavor and preserve them for later use. <br />
Rafin Yashi in Zaria, Nigeria. Zaria.<br />
Kaduna
    DJI_0350_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Emir of Zazzau's Palace, Kafen Daudu.<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State.<br />
Northern Nigeria
    _M9A1744_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, the first church in Northern Nigeria.<br />
Built in 1929 by early Anglican missionaries with local materials and by local architects.<br />
It is still standing and in use.<br />
Wusasa, Kaduna.
    _M9A1818_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Posing Children<br />
Village Kaita<br />
Katsina State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_1627_Nigeria_Katsina_Irene Becke...jpg
  • Fishing<br />
Kujama village, Chikun, Southern Kaduna, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_6390_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Chili Farmer<br />
Nigerian cuisine is very spicy, and chili pepper is in almost all dishes precious and vital component.<br />
At the beginning of the dry season, northern Nigerian farmers spread barkono (small, spicy peppers) to dry under the sun everywhere around the village, making the landscape more colorful.<br />
This practice helps concentrate peppers' flavor and preserve them for later use. <br />
Dutsen Abba, a village near Zaria.
    _M9A3903_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Emir's Palace Ceiling<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria.
    IMG_7475_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fulani Man from Garin Dogo<br />
Taraba state, Northeast Nigeria.
    IMG_3488_Nigeria_Taraba State_Irene ...jpg
  • Sahelian Nomad<br />
Kangiwa - Argungu Road<br />
Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_1289_Nigeria_Kebbi_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Sahelian Nomad Portrait<br />
Kangiwa - Argungu Road<br />
Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_1285_Nigeria_Kebbi_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Sun-Dried Chili Peppers<br />
Nigerian cuisine is very spicy, and chili pepper is in almost all dishes precious and vital component.<br />
At the beginning of the dry season, northern Nigerian farmers spread barkono (small, spicy peppers) to dry under the sun everywhere around the village, making the landscape more colorful.<br />
This practice helps concentrate peppers' flavor and preserve them for later use. <br />
Zangon Aya, Kaduna-Zaria  Expressway.
    _M9A6599_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Sun-Dried Chili Peppers<br />
Nigerian cuisine is very spicy, and chili pepper is in almost all dishes precious and vital component.<br />
At the beginning of the dry season, northern Nigerian farmers spread barkono (small, spicy peppers) to dry under the sun everywhere around the village, making the landscape more colorful.<br />
This practice helps concentrate peppers' flavor and preserve them for later use. <br />
Gargi, Kaduna-Zaria  Expressway.
    _M9A6470_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Kids washing grains<br />
Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_0186_Nigeria_Kebbi_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Potter at work <br />
Maraba Pottery in Katabu, Kwarau. Kaduna State, Nigeria.
    IMG_3637_Nigeria_Kaduna_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Sun-Dried Chili Peppers<br />
Nigerian cuisine is very spicy, and chili pepper is in almost all dishes precious and vital component.<br />
At the beginning of the dry season, northern Nigerian farmers spread barkono (small, spicy peppers) to dry under the sun everywhere around the village, making the landscape more colorful.<br />
This practice helps concentrate peppers' flavor and preserve them for later use. <br />
Ungwan Pan Filani, a village near Zaria.
    DJI_0593_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fulani Baby Boy<br />
Kangiwa - Argungu Road<br />
Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_0853_Nigeria_Kebbi_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Sokoto State, Nigeria.<br />
Sokoto State, northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_0050_Nigeria_Sokoto_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa tomb monument<br />
Bauchi City, Northeast Nigeria.
    IMG_7220_Nigeria_Bauchi_Irene Becker.jpg
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