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Could Dambe be Nigeria’s next big sport?

Dambe may be centuries old, but only now it’s becoming popular worldwide. So, what’s this combat sport all about – and why are some Nigerians so fond of it?

Bruises and broken bones. Dambe is not kind to the human body. As extreme as this combat sport may be, it’s amassed legions of fans not only in Nigeria, where it was born, but also around the world. What’s it all about? And how did it become so popular?

Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)
Guest: Maxwell Kalu, founder and CEO of African Warriors FC; Dogon Kyallu, Dambe fighter.

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