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Still processing everything from Durbar 2026. It’s a festival that absolutely takes your breath away. The air was thick with the scent of spices and the dust from thousands of horses, mixed with the deep rhythm of the Gangan drums.

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🔎NIKKOR Z 50MM F .8

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It’s impossible not to feel a profound sense of respect when witnessing the Durbar procession. This year’s Ilorin Durbar 2026 was a powerful reminder of how heritage survives and thrives.
​These portraits represent generations of service, family honor, and loyalty to the Emir. I love how the first portrait perfectly encapsulates the festival's duality: the traditional, deep black Turban and the face-covering veil alongside a pair of modern sunglasses, creating an image that is both ancient and contemporary. He looks ready to ride into history.
​It’s more than just a magnificent spectacle of decorated horses and elaborate robes; it’s a direct connection to a vibrant past that is still very much alive in Northern Nigeria. A truly humbling and inspiring experience. 🇳🇬❤️

📷Nikon Z6
🔎 Nikkor 50mm 1.8

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The 2025 Ilorin Durbar Festival radiated with vibrant energy, and the blowing of the flute was one of the most spirited and captivating aspects of the event. As the city’s ancient rhythms pulsed through the streets, the sounds of flutes, along with talking drums and other local instruments, echoed from dawn till dusk, creating an immersive and electrifying atmosphere for both participants and spectators.

Experience the vibrant tapestry of tradition and unity at the 2025 Ilorin Durbar Festival where culture, history, and community come alive in grand style.
Majestic horsemen, colorful regalia, and a celebration of resilience and harmony — the 2025 Ilorin Durbar Festival is a true testament to the spirit of Ilorin

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Black and white portraits of the kids in the project 2024.

beautiful photographs captured in the #2024 8th edition international which took place in Abuja, Nigeria.

 

This year was the 8th edition, and the theme was (Rhythms of Resilience." Abuja Photo Festival is an every-year event that connects and empowers photography, videography, and creatives out there to do better.

This event packs a lot of learning terms, such as photography master classes, professor talks, artist talks, mentorship, life experience, and so on.

 

Story Behind the Following Portrait

It is very important to have a story behind all images.

The following picture was captured with other professional photographers. Many of them are using a digital camera for their shoot.

 

The story behind the portraits is that mobile photographers can do equally well as digital cameras. Don't be down because you don't have a camera yet. Your mobile phone can be your professional camera with good image quality.

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The Ilorin Emirate Durbar is not just a celebration of history but also a testament to the unity and cultural richness of the emirate. The horse procession, led by the Emir and accompanied by dignitaries, symbolizes the strength and resilience of the Ilorin people, who come together to honor their heritage and traditions.

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