Take a step back into the 1960s Kano, one of Northern Nigeria’s most historic and dynamic cities. This rare footage captures the heartbeat of the city: lively markets, everyday street scenes, and the rich cultural atmosphere that defined the era. At a time when Nigeria was newly independent and full of promise, Kano stood tall as a center of commerce, tradition, and community. These footage remind us of a time when life moved at a different pace but with the same energy and spirit that still def

The Legendary Horsemen of Kano, Northern Nigeria Kano, a city steeped in history and culture, is home to the legendary horsemen known as the **Dabangi**. This esteemed group has played a pivotal role in the region's history, symbolizing strength, nobility, and the rich equestrian tradition of Northern Nigeria. The horsemen of Kano trace their origins back to the Kanem-Bornu Empire and the Hausa city-states, where horsemanship was integral to military and social status. Over centuries, these skil

KANO MARKS HUNDRED YEARS OF FIRST CITY TO WITNESS AIRCRAFT LANDING IN NIGERIA A hundred years ago, kano recorded significant milestones as the first city to witness the first earoplane touched down on it's soil carrying passengers from Khartoum on a mission to explore colonial air routes. Therefore, stakeholders in the aviation sector converged on kano to celebrate ten decades of air transportation, which began in the ancient city of kano. Yahanasu Hassan Barau reports that the concensus among p