Niger

Men in traditional dress for the Guerewol Festival in Niger and Chad

Guerewol festival

05/03/2024

The Gerewol Festival also known as the Gerewol or Guérewol is an annual courtship competition held among the Wodaabe Fula people in Niger. This traditional festival is primarily held in Niger, Chad, and Nigeria. It involves young men dressing elaborately, wearing traditional face paint, and competing for the attention of single young women.

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