
The Egungun festival is a centuries-old festival that honors Yoruba ancestors and is celebrated mostly in the South-West region of Nigeria.
Photos courtesy Bruce IV.
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The Egungun festival is a centuries-old festival that honors Yoruba ancestors and is celebrated mostly in the South-West region of Nigeria.
Rooted in the Yoruba word for masquerade, the centuries-old festival honors ancestors, with a striking display of costumes and masks.