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Could Dambe be Nigeria鈥檚 next big sport?

Dambe may be centuries old, but now it鈥檚 becoming popular worldwide. So, what鈥檚 this combat sport all about 鈥� 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鈥檚 amassed legions of fans not only in Nigeria, where it was born, but also around the world. What鈥檚 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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(This episode was first broadcast on 1st September 2021)

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