As the sun sets on Kano city a golden glow descends on Nigeria's second biggest metropolis. The rhythmic beat of the Kalangu drums fills the sweltering air of the arena ahead of the final match of the ...

Dambé has been something we’ve been featuring more of recently courtesy of our What The Fight series, and it’s been gaining traction in recent years. One of the organizations making the biggest ...

A few months back, in Toronto, we sat down with UFC featherweight Kyle Nelson and his friend/training partner Binaebi ‘Benny’ Otoru (who is also a pro fighter on the local MMA scene). We showed them a ...

Dambe is a martial art sport in Nigeria where the aim is to knockout an opponent with a one-armed strike. Nigerian photographer August Udoh captured the boxers who compete. The fighters captured in ...

Nigerian traditional boxing is set to get a boost on the global stage with backing from an African private investment firm and a Hollywood producer. Silverbacks Holdings, a firm domiciled in Mauritius ...

The feature film explores the traditional Dambe martial arts. Ths action drama written, directed and shot by Tsaint, explores Dambe boxing, a martial arts style from Northern Nigeria. The story ...

A Nigerian production company is seeking to turn Dambe, a traditional martial art associated with the Hausa people of West Africa, into a sport with a global audience.

The Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero has revealed his love and affection for the cultural boxing sport Dambe as House Arewa emerged winner of the inaugural Emir Ado Bayero Dambe Championship Cup after two ...

Although Dambe matches last only three short rounds, photographer Jane Hahn was instantly attracted to the energy that surround the fights. “I was surprised how fast paced the matches were,” she said.

KANO, Nigeria — Tijjani Zakari stepped into a dusty boxing ring in northern Nigeria and wound thick, threaded cord around his right fist and forearm. For this fighter, the wrap was more battering ram ...

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