I captured this Wodaabe Fulani Gerewol (wooing dance) ritual when I traveled to Niger's Sahal region for a media gathering assignment in 2001. This photo has been edited/stylized a bit. I'm going through my files to find the original capture and other images of this amazing assignment and experience. #wodaabe #fulani #gerewol #ritualdance #wooing #culture #niger #sahal #nomadicpeople #photography
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boN3JSx4Ifc
#Wodaabe men wear #makeup and participate in beauty pageants to attract the women who will choose from the men.

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