Step Inside The Brutal World Of Dambe Fighters, Centuries Old Northern Fighting Style (VIDEO)

Date: 23-08-2017 11:10 am (6 years ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson
- at 23-08-2017 11:10 AM (6 years ago)
(m)

Dambe fighters wrap their ‘hitting arm’ or ‘spear’ in cloth, bound by tightly knotted cords. In the past, they would sprinkle tiny shards of glass. This practice has been banned. (Ayobami Tzu Macaulay) Dambe is a century old traditional boxing sport believed to belong to the Hausa people and is popular in parts of Nigeria, Niger, and Chad. A video documentary that explores the sports through the life of a young Dambe fighter.  Contrary to the popular belief that Dambe fighters are usually from the Hausa tribe, Sharrif Gani who is a Dambe fighter from the Yoruba race, shares the  story of how he ended up a Dambe fighter, the history of the sport, the rules and mode of fighting, the cultural impact as well as financial gains of engaging in the sport of Dambe. Dambe is a gruesome sport that was initially engaged in by individuals of the butcher caste who traveled in groups from community to community, challenging locals in communities they visit. The sport has elements of voodoo as the fighters subscribe to charms to enhance their chances of not being killed or maimed in the course of the fight, as is often the case.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5W5_SoQyxs" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5W5_SoQyxs</a>

Posted: at 23-08-2017 11:10 AM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- pricklong at 23-08-2017 11:16 AM (6 years ago)
(m)
WHY IS HAUSA SHOWING US THIS OR THEY WANT TO TELL THE NIGERIA PEOPLE THAT THEY CAN FIGHT  ONLY ONE SMALL BOY FROM EDO STATE CAN TAKE ONLY KANO STATE
Posted: at 23-08-2017 11:16 AM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- benosky4 at 23-08-2017 12:26 PM (6 years ago)
(m)
Islam is a violent religion but it's unfortunate for them.
Posted: at 23-08-2017 12:26 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- ruthie at 23-08-2017 05:26 PM (6 years ago)
(f)
ISNT THIS PRICKLONG & FREETHINKER FIGHTING? Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin
Posted: at 23-08-2017 05:26 PM (6 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- gogoman at 23-08-2017 07:14 PM (6 years ago)
Online (m)
Quote from: benosky4 on 23-08-2017 12:26 PM
Islam is a violent religion but it's unfortunate for them.


MUMU HOW ISLAM BE CULTURE?  HAUSA CULTURE IS THERE BEFORE ANY RELIGION SO EDUCATE YOURSELF SMALL
Posted: at 23-08-2017 07:14 PM (6 years ago) | Grande Master
Reply
- tegonwa at 24-08-2017 07:23 AM (6 years ago)
(m)
Brutal Indeed.Only In The North.Nawaa O!
Posted: at 24-08-2017 07:23 AM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
ReplyFollow
Login To Post Reply

Latest Updates

DJ Cuppy Embraces Single Status, Celebrates Independence

Media Personality, Toke Makinwa Reveals She Wants To Start Fellowship Group

Actress Yvonne Jegede And Filmmaker Sam Olatunji Slam Angela Okorie For Beefing Mercy Johnson

Peter Obi Alleges Govt Agencies Conducting Smear Campaigns, Town Hall Meetings Against Him

Drama In Club As Sam Larry Gets Confronted By A Club Guest Over Mohbad’s Death (Video)

Bandits Kill 46-Year-Old Nigerian Law Professor, Sarinu Ettor Kabo In Benue State

"Why I Refused To Return Govt Vehicles" – Former Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Opens Up On Impeachment

Outcry Over Alleged Soldier Assault Resulting In Young Man, Yusuf Shuaibu Adamu's Death In Kano (Video)

Security Forces Kill IPOB/ESN IED Specialist In Imo State

More Featured Topics

fire TRENDING GISTS fire

TODAY'S TOP

  1. Security Forces Kill IPOB/ESN IED Specialist In Imo State

  2. Osun State University Teaching Hospital Announces 14-Day Deadline For Unclaimed Bodies

  3. "Why I Refused To Return Govt Vehicles–Ex-Edo Deputy Gov. Philip Shaibu Opens Up On Impeachment

  4. Drama In Club As Sam Larry Gets Confronted By A Club Guest Over Mohbad’s Death (Video)

  5. Bandits Kill 46-Year-Old Nigerian Law Professor, Sarinu Ettor Kabo In Benue State

  6. Outcry Over Alleged Soldier Assault Resulting In Young Man, Yusuf Shuaibu Adamu's Death In Kano

  7. Peter Obi Alleges Govt Agencies Conducting Smear Campaigns, Town Hall Meetings Against Him

  8. Actress Yvonne Jegede And Filmmaker Sam Olatunji Slam Angela Okorie For Beefing Mercy Johnson

  9. Media Personality, Toke Makinwa Reveals She Wants To Start Fellowship Group

THIS WEEK

  1. Stop Lagos-Calabar Highway Project - Obi Tells Tinubu As Demolition of Landmark Centre Begins

  2. FRESH: Nollywood Lovers, IK Ogbonna & Ini Edo Reportedly Engaged

  3. "Stop Inciting Igbos Against Tinubu Govt" – Umahi Slams Peter Obi

  4. MAY 1st; Peter Obi Celebrates Nigerian Workers, Sends Message

  5. “Wizkid Undergoing Mental Illness, No Longer Together With Jada – Isaac Fayose Reveals

  6. Peter Obi Reacts To The Deaths Of 35 Nigerians In Horrific Kogi, Enugu Road Clashes

  7. Watch As Lions Have S3x On Top Of Safari Truck Full Of People

  8. Lagos Gov Sanwo Olu Appoints Wasiu Ayinde's Daughter, Basirat As SSA To Gov On Tourism

  9. How A Nigerian Woman Loses Her Marketing Job For Failing to Meet N300m Monthly Target

  10. Kenya Gets First Female Air Force Commander, Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed

TOP MEMBERS:
  • gogoman 211
  • fineboy77 131
  • felicilin 123
  • Lade200 105
  • Holopid 66
Read More

Featured Topics

. DJ Cuppy Embraces Single Status, Celebrates Independence

. Media Personality, Toke Makinwa Reveals She Wants To Start Fellowship Group

. Actress Yvonne Jegede And Filmmaker Sam Olatunji Slam Angela Okorie For Beefing Mercy Johnson

. Peter Obi Alleges Govt Agencies Conducting Smear Campaigns, Town Hall Meetings Against Him

.. Drama In Club As Sam Larry Gets Confronted By A Club Guest Over Mohbad’s Death (Video)

.. Bandits Kill 46-Year-Old Nigerian Law Professor, Sarinu Ettor Kabo In Benue State

. "Why I Refused To Return Govt Vehicles" – Former Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Opens Up On Impeachment

.. Outcry Over Alleged Soldier Assault Resulting In Young Man, Yusuf Shuaibu Adamu's Death In Kano (Video)

. Security Forces Kill IPOB/ESN IED Specialist In Imo State

. Osun State University Teaching Hospital Announces 14-Day Deadline For Unclaimed Bodies

.. "My Gang Robbed 100 Motorists On Otedola Bridge In The Past Two Years" — Robbery Kingpin

. FUOYE Student, Olaniyi Adewale Takes On Guinness World Record With 150-Hour Drumming Marathon

.. Bank Customer Creates Scene After Coming Out To Find Out His Bike ‘disappeared’ From Premises (Video)

.. Ipswich Town Promoted to The Premier League After 22 Years

.. Billionaire's Daughter, DJ Cuppy Shares Wedding Bliss & Dreams Of Her Own Love Story

.. Outrage As 40-year-old Man Allegedly Lures 13-year-old Girl With ₦200, Sparks National Debate (Video)

.. Archbishop Of Brotherhood Of The Cross & Star, Uka Uka Osim, Family, & Clergy Kidnapped In Abia State

. Zamfara NSCDC Apprehends Motorcycle Snatchers, Restores Peace In Gusau

. Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris Vows Death Penalty For Bandit Informants

.. Tragic Tanker Explosion Claims Lives In Delta State, Including Mother & Child

.. Actress & Entrepreneur, Wofai Fada Announces Engagement With Stunning Beachside Photos

More Featured Topics