In Kano City, Northern Nigeria, crowds gather to watch local heroes face off in the ancient Hausa martial art of Dambe. Part battle, part dance, part live mythology, it’s a cultural tradition that has survived and thrived in the region, despite invasion, famine, British colonialism and attacks by Boko Haram. In Dambe’s lightning-fast bouts, against a hypnotic soundtrack of live drumming and improvised praise songs, conflicts erupt, rivalries are formed and legends are made.
Genre: Documentary, Action
Stars:
Crew: Michael Kinsella-Perks (Producer), Daniel Israel (Camera Operator), Will McBain (Director), Yusuf Musa (Original Music Composer), Michael Kinsella-Perks (Director), Michael Kinsella-Perks (Director of Photography)
Country: United Kingdom
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Runtime: 15 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Nov 16, 2021
IMDb: 10
Keywords:martial arts
