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In pictures: Nigerian Drums Festival 2016

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First ever Nigerian Drums Festival 2016, held on 20 April at Ogun State Cultural Centre, Kuto Abeokuta . Photo Credit Idowu Ogunleye

Different sizes of Drums. Photo Credit Idowu Ogunleye.
Different sizes of Drums. Photo Credit Idowu Ogunleye.

 

 

16-ft drums at the first ever Nigerians Drums Festival. Photo Credit Idowu Ogunleye.
16-ft drums at the first ever Nigerians Drums Festival. Photo Credit Idowu Ogunleye.

 

 

 

Governor Ibikunle Amosu of Ogun state being greeted by traditional rulers at the event. Photo Credit Idowu Ogunleye.
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state being greeted by traditional rulers at the event. Photo Credit Idowu Ogunleye.
From left, Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his Olori, Wuraola, and Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo
From left, Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his Olori, Wuraola, and Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo
Some participants
Some participants
Other participants at the event.
Other participants at the event.

First ever Nigerian Drums Festival 2016, held on 20 April at Ogun State Cultural Centre, Kuto Abeokuta . Photo Credit Idowu Ogunleye

 

 

 

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