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A surreal collage blends history with modern views, creating an artistic landscape where past and present converge in unexpected ways.

8 months Ago

Lately, young people are showing renewed pride in their cultural heritages and the tendency to practice old rites is on the rise in Borno

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A profound exploration of hidden emotions, where reflection reveals the depth and complexity of thoughts left unspoken.

8 months Ago

Durbar originated from the Kanem Borno Empire and horsemanship is still a major royal activity in the palaces of the Shehus and Emirs of Borno

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Elaborate cultural rites and traditions from ancient Borno lives on to date. From the Borno Emirate of the Shehu to the Biu and GWoza Emirates in Southern Borno...

Unique items with cultural connotations to the numerous ethnicities of Borno.

8 months Ago

Decorated Horses are part of the regalia of the Shehus (Kings) and other traditional title holders of Borno.

8 months Ago

The biodiversity of Borno is enormous... the Savannah vegetation is natural habitat of a wide variety of plants and animals

8 months Ago

Discover how nature’s serenity inspires musical creation, as composers draw from the beauty and tranquility of the natural world.

Relive the nostalgic joy of carnival days, where Ferris wheel rides offer a glimpse of excitement, wonder, and childhood memories.

5 months Ago

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

8 months Ago

Gazargamu has an extended history

8 months Ago

Gold coins (shishi) are used in paying wedding dowry in the Kanuri and Shuwa traditions in Borno and what is the story behind this obsession with gold coins

8 months Ago

Since its creation from the defunct Northeastern State of Nigeria in 1976, Borno State has been ruled by military and civilian Executive Governors

A man stands with a mysterious object in a dramatic, gloomy setting, shrouded in intrigue and evoking curiosity about his intentions.

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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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    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