The Mumuye people and their culture

First impressions

When we arrived in Mumuye land our first impression was that the people were naked. I will never forget the scenery in front of the Emir's palace.

A mother was playing with her child in the shade of a tree. She was barely clothed with a small bunch of leaves. Just beside her some people were sitting on the stairs, all covered up, so only their eyes could be seen.

 I have never seen a bigger contrast between cultures than this one.

 

 

Strict Rules

Soon we realized that the Mumuye people are not at all naked. In their culture they have strict rules. They have a distinct sense of shame, and they feel very ashamed when the leaves are not placed properly or when they dont ware a cord around the waist.
Mumuye women in their traditional look on their way to the fields
Cooking beer
Dancing, an important part of Mumuye life

to the top
Yam hills are formed in the dry season
Yam, the main crop. Sopi carries some young yams to her home
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