Elephant Food Is for the Strongest Teeth

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 its a cultural tradition that has survived and thrived in the region despite invasion famine British colonialism and attacks by Boko Haram In Dambes lightningfast bouts against a hypnotic soundtrack of live drumming and improvised praise songs conflicts erupt rivalries are formed and legends are made