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Experience #FestivalVibes, where art, fire, and community spirit come together to create vibrant celebrations that unite people.

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When the authorities in Borno State convened a cultural festival to celebrate the cultural diversity of the people, the turnout included dignitaries from as far as Republic of Sudan.

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Gain insights into the mind of a visionary leader, where innovative ideas and transformative thinking shape the future of society.

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Borno State lies on the boundaries of the Sahara desert and the rainforests of central Africa region. In some parts of the state, there is the threat of desertification and the Government of Borno State is keen on curtailing this menace

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The current government in Borno State is prioritising the modernisation and provision of essential urban infrastructure in Borno

The entirety of Borno lies in the Savannah arid zone vegetation area of West Central Africa. The people are traditionally farmers and herders and this preoccupation remains the primary activities of the people of the state to date

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Borno is endowed with numberless agricultural and natural resources mostly of which are not tapped but with the potential to turn the fortunes of the state

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Borno is traditionally an agricultural society and farming remains the major occupation of the majority of its people to date. What are the agricultural potentials of the state?

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Step back in time to explore medieval streets, where urban life thrived among markets, craftsmanship, and ancient architecture.

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With a large number of different ethnic groups, Borno is home to cultural diversity and a lot of amazing traditions that dated back to at least a thousand years.

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Babur Bura (Pibar) have a lot of elaborate cultural festivals with ...

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In the spotlight, a mannequin raises questions about identity and void, symbolizing the tension between presence and absence.

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Experience the vibrant energy of urban marketplaces, where bustling streets come alive with commerce, culture, and community.

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Bama Emirate's history is intertwined with the history of Kanem Borno and the Contemporary emirate lies on Nigeria's border with Republic of Cameroon

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Books and prominent articles on the peoples, cultures and Borno Society from all sources

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    Food is an intricate part of human civilisation and every culture have special food that is unique to their culture and history   Food

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    The Seven Volumes of Borno Encyclopaedia

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    Borno is reputed as having one of the longest ruling dynasties in human history. The founders of Bornu - the Saifawa, ruled for about 900 years and the Kanem dynasty that followed lives on to date

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    About The Borno Encyclopaedia

    B.E. showcase every aspect of Borno’s history, contemporary realities, natural and geographical information, cultural heritages, brief biographies of prominent sons and daughters of the state, traditional establishments and statistical facts that will help in salvaging the collective cultural identity of the people and the state and chip into the broader efforts at cultural sustainability for sustainable development in the region