Tag: Dambe

  • Dambe: Nigeria’s Ancient Martial Art Fighting for Global Recognition

    Dambe: Nigeria’s Ancient Martial Art Fighting for Global Recognition

    In the bustling streets of northern Nigeria, a thunderous chorus of drums, chants, and cheers signals the start of a centuries-old battle. Two fighters step into a sandy ring, fists wrapped in thick ropes, legs bare, eyes locked in fierce determination. This is Dambe—Nigeria’s traditional martial art, and one of Africa’s most visceral, culturally rich combat…