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(PHOTOS) HRH Etsu Yahaya Leads Colorful Bida Sallah Durbar with Flamboyant Attires from Sarkin Dawakin, Dan Nagenu, Dan Wambai, and Junior Turakin Nupe

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~~ Ahman Makams  The Bida Durbar, a Festival of Splendor and Majesty in ancient city of Bida, heart of the Kin Nupe, vibrated with the glorious spectacle of the Eid-Fitr Durbar, a celebration steeped in tradition and resonating with the echoes of centuries past. The air, thick with anticipation and the sweet scent of festivity, witnessed a magnificent display of horsemanship, pageantry, and royal decree. Etsu Yahaya Abubakar, Chairman of Niger State Traditional and Royals, presided over the grand event, his presence a testament to the enduring lineage of Bida's esteemed leadership. Under his watchful eye, the festival unfolded like a beautifully woven tapestry, its threads of color and sound intertwining to create a captivating masterpiece. The spectacle was further enriched by the presence of distinguished title holders, each embodying the rich history and cultural heritage of the Nupe people. The Sarkin Dawaki Nupe, Dan Nagenu Nupe, and Dan Wambai Nupe, their names echoing thr...