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Nigeria: How beads are used to celebrate heritage

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Oreyeni-Oti Odunayo
December 11, 2023

Beads are treasured in Nigeria as valuable ornaments and as a precious cultural heritage. They have long been associated with royalty — kings would wear them for cultural display, and they can hold spiritual significance. Today, fancy and classy beads are bringing a new look to the world of fashion.