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  • A portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_1860_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • The crowd of spectators - scene from the Durbar<br />
Every balcony, roof, tree, and street light is crowded with people.<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_2679_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Detail of the decoration of the outfit of a horse rider from the Durbar.<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A5429_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Security forces walk alongside the Emir as he rides on a horse carriage<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_2880_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Animal handlers -a scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A5377_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • A horseman before  the Durbar <br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    M9A5807_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • 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 Emirate.
    IMG_7435_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Father and son<br />
Children of appropriate age are very much involved in the Durbar. This is how the tradition is passed down the generations.<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A5965_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Emir's Palace design detail - symbol of Northern Nigeria. Zaria, Nigeria.
    IMG_7438_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • A horseman before  the Durbar <br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    M9A6038_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • A portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    M9A6032_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_2916_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Palace guards fire locally made muskets during the Durbar.<br />
Yan Bindiga - gunmen in the Hausa language<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_5339_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A6425_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Horseman portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A6161_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Horseman portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    M9A6236_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • A horseman before  the Durbar <br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_8186_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • A portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A6032_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_8410_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fire breathers<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_2932_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Horseman portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A6114_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Father and son, camel drummers<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_0994_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Traditional Hunters - Yan Tauri <br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_5993_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Tudun Wada in  Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
    _M9A0309_Nigeria_Zaria_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
  • The large crowd of children greets the Emir<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_5214_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Kufena Hill, Zaria, Nigeria.
    _M9A3416_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Kugu Village<br />
Dutsen Abba in Zaria, Nigeria.
    DJI_0437_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Drummers<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_8197_Nigeria_Zaria_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
  • Horseman portrait from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A5894_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • View from the Emir's palace balcony<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_5324_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • HH Alhaji Emir SHEHU IDRIS (Katsinawa), Sarkin Zazzau, 18th Emir of Zaria. Nigeria
    IMG_7886_Nigeria_Zaria_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
  • Bank erosion of river Laya near Zaria<br />
From the series "Soil erosion in the Sahelian zone of Nigeria."<br />
Kaduna State, Nigeria.
    _M9A1896_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Girl from Kugu village<br />
Dutsen Abba in Zaria, Nigeria.
    _M9A5919_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Suleiman Idris(Zaki), the head of Emir's traditional guards.<br />
The “Dogarai” are responsible for the personal safety of the Emir.  <br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_8147_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • The crowd waiting for the Durbar to begin.<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A5870_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Kufena Hill<br />
Zaria, Nigeria.
    M9A1623_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Greeting the King<br />
In the background, fighters showcase their skills.<br />
Durbar in Zaria, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_1108_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Dutsen Abba in Zaria, Nigeria.
    _M9A59271_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Palace of the emir of Zazzau in Zaria, Nigeria.
    IMG_7445_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Rice Harvest<br />
Kufena Hill, Zaria.
    DJI_0965_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Drying Chili<br />
Majeru in Dutsen Abba,a village in Zaria.
    _M9A2464_Nigeria_Zaria_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 />
Ungwan Pan Filani, Dutsen Abba, a village near Zaria.
    IMG_8456_Nigeria_Zaria_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
  • The main gate to the palace of the emir of Zazzau.<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria.
    _M9A16911_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Kufena Hill, Zaria, Nigeria.
    M9A291_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • The horse riders race to the Emir by raising their sword or flag.<br />
The final item of the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A5613_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Sun-Dried Chili Peppers<br />
Chili pepper farmer Ibrahim Aminu dries and sells hot chili in Ungwan Bature, Dutsen Abba, a village near Zaria.<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.
    _M9A3803_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Chili Farmer<br />
Dutsen Abba, a village near Zaria.
    IMG_8524_Nigeria_Zaria_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
  • Arriving off the king -  scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_2864_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Drummers<br />
A scene from the Durbar<br />
Zaria in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.
    IMG_9737_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Drying Chili<br />
Dutsen Abba, a village near Zaria.
    _M9A4543_Nigeria_Zaria_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.
    DJI_0400_Nigeria_Zaria_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
  • Ungwan Pan Filani, Dutsen Abba, Kaduna State
    _M9A3968_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Ungwan Sarki Noma, Dutsen Abba, Kaduna State
    DJI_0174_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Harvest Time - Portrait<br />
Wusasa, Kufena, Kaduna State
    _M9A3857_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Two Trees<br />
Majeru, Dutsen Abba, Kaduna State
    M9A0951_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Majeru, Dutsen Abba, Kaduna State
    _M9A5750_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Zaria Railway Station
    IMG_9559_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
  • Chicken Suya Seller<br />
Roadside food in Hanwa, a village near Zaria, Nigeria
    _M9A3709_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Joy of Water<br />
When the water level is low in the dry season, boys play in the water on the Galma dam. Zaria, Kaduna. Joy is contagious.
    IMG_8976_Nigeria_Zaria_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
  • Kufena village near Zaria, Nigeria.
    _M9A34291_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Crossing Dam Bridge<br />
Galma dam on Galma river, Zaria, Kaduna
    _M9A0996_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Galma Dam<br />
Galma dam on Galma river, Zaria, Kaduna
    _M9A1246_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Sugarcane Vendor<br />
Zaria street, Kaduna.
    IMG_3000_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
  • Fulani Boy<br />
Kugu village near Zaria.
    IMG_8532_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fetching Water<br />
Tudun Wada,Zaria.
    _M9A1658_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Fisherman Crossing Galma River<br />
Galma river in Zaria, Kaduna.
    IMG_8749_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • First Morning Light<br />
Galma river in Zaria, Kaduna.
    _M9A1230_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Foggy Morning<br />
Galma river in Zaria, Kaduna.
    _M9A1278_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Drama Village<br />
Department of Theatre and Performing Arts ABU Zaria<br />
Ungwan Kubanni, Kaduna.
    _M9A0122_Nigeria_Zaria_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
  • Old Mosque<br />
Tukur Tukur Sardauna Mosque in Zaria.
    IMG_3085_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • The Bridge<br />
Tudun Wada, Zaria, northwest Nigeria.
    _M9A1880_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Baobab Tree<br />
Kufena Hill, Zaria<br />
Kaduna State, northern Nigeria.
    M9A1690_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Pond at Kufena Hill<br />
Zaria, Kaduna.
    DJI_0622_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • The dambe boxer wrapping his arm in a cord before a fight in Zaria.
    IMG_4748_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Drama Village<br />
Department of Theatre and Performing Arts ABU Zaria<br />
Ungwan Kubanni, Kaduna.
    _M9A0097_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 />
Ungwan Pan Filani, a village near Zaria.
    DJI_0593_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Kugu Village near Zaria<br />
Kaduna
    DJI_0716_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Emir of Zazzau's Palace<br />
Zaria, Kaduna.
    IMG_7482_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Village<br />
Majeru, a village near Zaria.
    DJI_0691_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • A village near Zaria, Nigeria.
    _M9A3097_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Galma Dam<br />
Galma dam on Galma river, Zaria, Kaduna
    _M9A57371_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Joy of Water<br />
When the water level is low in the dry season, boys play in the water on the Galma dam. Zaria, Kaduna. Joy is contagious.
    IMG_8219_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Galma Dam<br />
Galma dam on Galma river, Zaria, Kaduna
    _M9A0938_Nigeria_Zaria_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_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 />
Kugu, a village near Zaria.
    DJI_06741_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Selling yam tubers<br />
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
    IMG_5309_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Portrait - Gathering Firewood<br />
Kufena village near Zaria, Nigeria.
    _M9A3403_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
  • Maria Muhammad from Kugu - a village near Zaria, Nigeria.
    _M9A2361_Nigeria_Zaria_Irene Becker.jpg
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