Iyanifa Lyaoloya Fasade from Brooklyn and representing the Yoruba People of Nigeria walks beneath a red cloth as she attends an Indigenous Peoples' Day festival on Randall's Island in New York City, New York, U.S., October 11, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Followers of the Yoruba religion perform in Havana, Cuba, January 2, 2021. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

Followers of the Yoruba religion wait for a ceremony in Havana, Cuba, January 2, 2021. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

Followers of the Yoruba religion perform in Havana, Cuba, January 2, 2021. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

A worker cleans a desk next to paintings including a painted portrait of U.S President Donald Trump wearing a gold-trimmed red agbada, a traditional flowing robe worn by Yoruba men in southern Nigeria, in a upscale restaurant in Lagos, Nigeria November 3, 2020. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

Customers eat their lunch next to paintings including a painted portrait of U.S President Donald Trump wearing a gold-trimmed red agbada, a traditional flowing robe worn by Yoruba men in southern Nigeria, in a upscale restaurant in Lagos, Nigeria November 3, 2020. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

Customers eat their lunch next to paintings including a painted portrait of U.S President Donald Trump wearing a gold-trimmed red agbada, a traditional flowing robe worn by Yoruba men in southern Nigeria, in a upscale restaurant in Lagos, Nigeria November 3, 2020. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

A customer eats his lunch next to paintings including a painted portrait of U.S President Donald Trump wearing a gold-trimmed red agbada, a traditional flowing robe worn by Yoruba men in southern Nigeria, in a upscale restaurant in Lagos, Nigeria November 3, 2020. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

A follower of the Yoruba religion waits for the delivery of the recommendations based on their annual predictions for the New Year during a news conference in Havana, Cuba, January 2, 2018. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

A doorman opens the door of the Yoruba Association during the delivery the recommendations based on their annual predictions for the New Year in Havana, Cuba, January 2, 2018. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

Followers of the Yoruba religion perform after the delivery of the recommendations based on their annual predictions for the New Year in Havana, Cuba, January 2, 2018. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

Sally Goodsir, Assistant Curator of Decorative Arts (L) and Hannah Belcher, Exhibition co-ordinator place a beaded Yoruba throne from Nigeria which forms one of the exhibits on the theme of Royal Gifts which goes on show from July 22 at the Summer Opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, London, Britain, April 3, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Sally Goodsir, Assistant Curator of Decorative Arts positions a beaded Yoruba throne from Nigeria which forms one of the exhibits on the theme of Royal Gifts which goes on show from July 22 at the Summer Opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, London, Britain, April 3, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Sally Goodsir, Assistant Curator of Decorative Arts (L) and Hannah Belcher, Exhibition co-ordinator place a beaded Yoruba throne from Nigeria which forms one of the exhibits on the theme of Royal Gifts which goes on show from July 22 at the Summer Opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, London, Britain, April 3, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Followers of the Yoruba religion listen to the recommendations based on their annual predictions for the New Year during a news conference in Havana, Cuba, January 3, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

Followers of the Yoruba religion receive a sheet of paper with recommendations based on their annual predictions for the New Year, after a news conference in Havana, Cuba, January 3, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

Followers of the Yoruba religion wait for the recommendations based on their annual predictions for the New Year during a news conference in Havana, Cuba, January 3, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

Followers of the Yoruba religion stand for the Cuban National Anthem before delivering the recommendations based on their annual predictions for the New Year during a news conference in Havana, Cuba, January 3, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

A follower of the Yoruba religion take pictures during the recommendations based on their annual predictions for the New Year during a news conference in Havana, Cuba, January 3, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

A follower of the Yoruba religion listens to the recommendations based on their annual predictions for the New Year during a news conference in Havana, Cuba, January 3, 2017. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

One long night every year in a mountainous rainforest in Venezuela, hundreds gather to dance on red-hot embers, enter trance-like states, and worship an ancient goddess known as Maria Lionza. Those who travel to the mountain known as Sorte in central Venezuela are practitioners of a cult that is built on local indigenous traditions. Followers say its rituals heal pain and can even cure disease. Legend holds that Maria Lionza, the daughter of an indigenous chief and a European colonizer, battled a massive anaconda until the serpent exploded - causing torrential rains that are typical of the jungle surrounding the Sorte mountain. Spiritual rituals that combine Roman Catholic teachings with African and indigenous legends are routinely practiced side-by-side with Christianity, primarily by Venezuela's working class. Santeria, a religion native to the Caribbean that combines the Yoruba traditions of West African slaves with Catholic teachings of Spanish colonizers, is also popular among those seeking spiritual guidance outside the Catholic church. REUTERS/Marco Bello SEARCH "SANTERIA" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "THE WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Bola Tinubu, former Lagos state governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, speaks at a party meeting in Abuja Febuary 17, 2015. To supporters Tinubu, a Yoruba Muslim, is a wily political operator with a passion for getting the job done and a knack for picking bright, committed technocrats to do it. To critics he is a ruthless godfather who doles out lucrative contracts to his friends' firms, insists on installing his man in office and is capable of sending in street thugs if he fails to get his way. Picture taken Febuary 17, 2015. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde

Bola Tinubu, former Lagos state governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, is pictured at a party meeting in Abuja Febuary 17, 2015. To supporters Tinubu, a Yoruba Muslim, is a wily political operator with a passion for getting the job done and a knack for picking bright, committed technocrats to do it. To critics he is a ruthless godfather who doles out lucrative contracts to his friends' firms, insists on installing his man in office and is capable of sending in street thugs if he fails to get his way. Picture taken Febuary 17, 2015. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde

Bola Tinubu, former Lagos state governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, gestures at a party meeting with President-elect Muhammadu Buhari beside him in Abuja Febuary 17, 2015. To supporters Tinubu, a Yoruba Muslim, is a wily political operator with a passion for getting the job done and a knack for picking bright, committed technocrats to do it. To critics he is a ruthless godfather who doles out lucrative contracts to his friends' firms, insists on installing his man in office and is capable of sending in street thugs if he fails to get his way. Picture taken Febuary 17, 2015. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde

Bola Tinubu, former Lagos state governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, speaks at a party meeting in Abuja Febuary 17, 2015. To supporters Tinubu, a Yoruba Muslim, is a wily political operator with a passion for getting the job done and a knack for picking bright, committed technocrats to do it. To critics he is a ruthless godfather who doles out lucrative contracts to his friends' firms, insists on installing his man in office and is capable of sending in street thugs if he fails to get his way. Picture taken Febuary 17, 2015. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde

Omolade Ogunlusi, 20, a student at the University of Lagos and an ethnic Yoruba Christian, sits in a seminar room at the university campus in Akoka district in Lagos January 28, 2015. "I do not like the election postponement. I am just afraid of everything,'' Ogunlusi said. Reuters photographer Akintunde Akinleye photographed Nigerians and asked them about their views on the elections as well as their hopes and concerns for the country. Nigeria's agreement to delay this week's election on the advice of security forces creates a worrying echo for some of the annulment of 1993's democratic vote by a military government. The election in Africa's biggest economy, initially scheduled to take place this Saturday, was set to be the closest fought since the end of military dictatorship in 1999. President Goodluck Jonathan is seeking re-election in a contest with main opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari, himself a former military ruler. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: POLITICS EDUCATION ELECTIONS SOCIETY PORTRAIT)

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Gabriel Taiwo, 42, an ethnic Yoruba Christian man and Vulcanizer, sits for a portrait at a roadside workshop in Ikoyi district in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos January 21, 2015. "I feel so bad that the election was postponed but there is nothing we can do now, we have to wait for the new dates ? but I pray everything goes well," Taiwo said. Reuters photographer Akintunde Akinleye photographed Nigerians and asked them about their views on the elections as well as their hopes and concerns for the country. Nigeria's agreement to delay this week's election on the advice of security forces creates a worrying echo for some of the annulment of 1993's democratic vote by a military government. The election in Africa's biggest economy, initially scheduled to take place this Saturday, was set to be the closest fought since the end of military dictatorship in 1999. President Goodluck Jonathan is seeking re-election in a contest with main opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari, himself a former military ruler. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: PORTRAIT POLITICS ELECTIONS SOCIETY)

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Adepate Mustapher-Koiki, 43, a Yoruba Muslim woman, who is a lecturer in Mass Communication, sits for a portrait in her office at the University of Lagos January 28, 2015. "If the issues of killing and bombing are not affecting us now, they are issue that have gotten close to us all. Whoever, emerges should look at the issue of security ... the whole scenario is disturbing our economic growth" Mustapher-Koiki said. Reuters photographer Akintunde Akinleye photographed Nigerians and asked them about their views on the elections as well as their hopes and concerns for the country. Nigeria's agreement to delay this week's election on the advice of security forces creates a worrying echo for some of the annulment of 1993's democratic vote by a military government. The election in Africa's biggest economy, initially scheduled to take place this Saturday, was set to be the closest fought since the end of military dictatorship in 1999. President Goodluck Jonathan is seeking re-election in a contest with main opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari, himself a former military ruler. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: PORTRAIT POLITICS ELECTIONS SOCIETY)

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Latefat Alao, 56, a ethnic Yoruba Muslim woman, waits for customers in front of her in Beere market in Ibadan, southwest Nigeria, January 29, 2015. Much of the grain and wheat traders like Alao sell comes from the north and Boko Haram's campaign has negatively affected farmers and food markets. Reuters photographer Akintunde Akinleye photographed Nigerians and asked them about their views on the elections as well as their hopes and concerns for the country. Nigeria's agreement to delay this week's election on the advice of security forces creates a worrying echo for some of the annulment of 1993's democratic vote by a military government. The election in Africa's biggest economy, initially scheduled to take place this Saturday, was set to be the closest fought since the end of military dictatorship in 1999. President Goodluck Jonathan is seeking re-election in a contest with main opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari, himself a former military ruler. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS ELECTIONS SOCIETY PORTRAIT)

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Entrepreneur Bankole Cardoso, 26, an ethnic Yoruba Christian man, sits for a portrait in his office in the Ebute Meta district of Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos January 21, 2015. Cardoso, who runs a Lagos taxi business, said that fears of kidnappings increase during elections. Reuters photographer Akintunde Akinleye photographed Nigerians and asked them about their views on the elections as well as their hopes and concerns for the country. Nigeria's agreement to delay this week's election on the advice of security forces creates a worrying echo for some of the annulment of 1993's democratic vote by a military government. The election in Africa's biggest economy, initially scheduled to take place this Saturday, was set to be the closest fought since the end of military dictatorship in 1999. President Goodluck Jonathan is seeking re-election in a contest with main opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari, himself a former military ruler. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS ELECTIONS SOCIETY PORTRAIT)

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Afrobeat musician Seun Anikulapo-Kuti, 32, an ethnic Yoruba, poses with his dog on an open terrace at the Fela museum in Lagos February 1, 2015. Anikulapo-Kuti is the son of Nigeria's music legend Fela Kuti. He believes Boko Haram is not a new kind of revolutionary group but an entity created for some kind of political disturbances in Nigeria. Reuters photographer Akintunde Akinleye photographed Nigerians and asked them about their views on the elections as well as their hopes and concerns for the country. Nigeria's agreement to delay this week's election on the advice of security forces creates a worrying echo for some of the annulment of 1993's democratic vote by a military government. The election in Africa's biggest economy, initially scheduled to take place this Saturday, was set to be the closest fought since the end of military dictatorship in 1999. President Goodluck Jonathan is seeking re-election in a contest with main opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari, himself a former military ruler. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT POLITICS ELECTIONS SOCIETY PORTRAIT)

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Fashion designer Omobola Omowunmi, 43, an ethnic Yoruba Christian woman, poses for a portrait in the living room of her home in Oregun district in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos February 1, 2015. Omowunmi is optimistic that the elections will lift Nigeria from its current economic troubles if they are conducted smoothly. Speaking about the postponement she said: 'The people at the helm are playing with our lives. We know that these people are trying to rig the election because opinion seems to be tilting towards favouring the opposition party but I pray for a good outcome at the end of the day'. Reuters photographer Akintunde Akinleye photographed Nigerians and asked them about their views on the elections as well as their hopes and concerns for the country. Nigeria's agreement to delay this week's election on the advice of security forces creates a worrying echo for some of the annulment of 1993's democratic vote by a military government. The election in Africa's biggest economy, initially scheduled to take place this Saturday, was set to be the closest fought since the end of military dictatorship in 1999. President Goodluck Jonathan is seeking re-election in a contest with main opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari, himself a former military ruler. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS FASHION SOCIETY PORTRAIT)

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Shoe mender Mutiu Sabitiu, 40, an ethnic Yoruba Muslim, poses for a photograph at his roadside workshop in Beere district in Ibadan, southwest Nigeria January 29, 2015. Sabitiu is indifferent to the elections but hopes the best candidate emerges as president. Reuters photographer Akintunde Akinleye photographed Nigerians and asked them about their views on the elections as well as their hopes and concerns for the country. Nigeria's agreement to delay this week's election on the advice of security forces creates a worrying echo for some of the annulment of 1993's democratic vote by a military government. The election in Africa's biggest economy, initially scheduled to take place this Saturday, was set to be the closest fought since the end of military dictatorship in 1999. President Goodluck Jonathan is seeking re-election in a contest with main opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari, himself a former military ruler. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: PORTRAIT POLITICS ELECTIONS SOCIETY)

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A follower of the Yoruba religion wears her hair in the crested "Agogo" style during a procession, held as part of a festival to celebrate the Osun river goddess in Osogbo, southwest Nigeria August 22, 2014. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY FASHION)

People gather at a window to watch a procession by followers of the Yoruba religion as part of a festival to celebrate the Osun river goddess in Osogbo, southwest Nigeria August 22, 2014. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)

A follower of the Yoruba religion carries a traditional sword, which is believed to aid in warding off evil, during a procession, held as part of a festival to celebrate the Osun river goddess in Osogbo, southwest Nigeria August 22, 2014. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)

A follower of the Yoruba religion carries a traditional sword, which is believed to aid in warding off evil, during a procession, held as part of a festival to celebrate the Osun river goddess in Osogbo, southwest Nigeria August 22, 2014. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)

Followers of the Yoruba religion carry traditional swords, with which they believe they can ward off evil, during a procession, held as part of a festival to celebrate the Osun river goddess in Osogbo, southwest Nigeria August 22, 2014. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)

Believers of the Yoruba religion lead a woman (2nd L) carrying symbols representing the Osun river goddess during a procession, part of a festival to celebrate the divinity in Osogbo, southwest Nigeria August 22, 2014. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)

Nigerian director Tunde Kelani (seated) watches a monitor as he directs a scene during the filming of "Dazzling Mirage" at a location in the outskirt of Lagos September 9, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken September 9, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY BUSINESS)

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Cast members dressed in traditional attire perform in a scene during the making of "Dazzling Mirage", directed by Tunde Kelani, at a film location in Lagos December 19, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken December 19, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY BUSINESS)

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Cast members dressed in traditional attire perform in a scene during the making of "Dazzling Mirage", directed by Tunde Kelani, at a film location in Lagos December 19, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken December 19, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY BUSINESS)

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A crew member holds a boom microphone during the filming of "Dazzling Mirage", directed by Tunde Kelani, at a location in the outskirt of Lagos September 9, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken September 9, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY BUSINESS)

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Actors perform during the filming of "Dazzling Mirage", directed by Tunde Kelani, at a location in the outskirt of Lagos September 9, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken September 9, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY BUSINESS)

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Nigerian actress Taiwo Ajayi-Lycette gets make-up applied on her before filming a scene for "Dazzling Mirage", directed by Tunde Kelani, on the outskirts of Lagos September 9, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken September 9, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY BUSINESS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

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, a film based on the childhood memoirs of Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka, in Abeokuta, southwest Nigeria July 14, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken July 14, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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An actress holds a slate as she performs a scene during the making of "Ake", a film based on the childhood memoirs of Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka, in Abeokuta, southwest Nigeria July 15, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken July 15, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY BUSINESS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

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A boy is seen through a camera monitor as he acts in a scene during the making of "Ake", a film based on the childhood memoirs of Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka, in Abeokuta, southwest Nigeria July 16, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken July 16, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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A cameraman films a scene for the movie "October 1", a police thriller directed by Kunle Afolayan, at a rural location in Ilaramokin village, southwest Nigeria August 24, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken August 24, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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Director Kunle Afolayan watches a monitor while directing a scene during the filming of police thriller "October 1" at a rural location in Ilaramokin village, southwest Nigeria August 24, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken August 24, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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An actress lies on the ground as a make up artist applies artificial blood to her chest while filming "October 1", a police thriller directed by Kunle Afolayan, at a rural location in Ilaramokin village, southwest Nigeria August 24, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken August 24, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

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Crew members work while filming police thriller "October 1" at a rural location in Ilaramokin village, southwest Nigeria August 24, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken August 24, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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Actors Sadiq Daba (L) and Aderupoko ride bicycles as they perform during filming for "October 1", a police thriller directed by Kunle Afolayan, at a rural location in Ilaramokin village, southwest Nigeria August 24, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken August 24, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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Actors perform a scene while filming filming "October 1", a police thriller directed by Kunle Afolayan, at a rural location in Ilaramokin village, southwest Nigeria August 24, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken August 24, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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Actors perform a scene at night while filming "October 1", a police thriller directed by Kunle Afolayan, at a rural location in Akure, southwest Nigeria August 26, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken August 26, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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Director Kunle Afolayan (R) directs a scene while filming police thriller "October 1" at a rural location in Ilaramokin village, southwest Nigeria August 24, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken August 24, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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Actors hold flaming torches as they perform while filming "October 1", a police thriller directed by Kunle Afolayan, at a rural location in Akure, southwest Nigeria August 27, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken August 27, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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Actors perform a scene at night while filming "October 1", a police thriller directed by Kunle Afolayan, at a rural location in Akure, southwest Nigeria August 26, 2013. Nigeria's movie business, often known as Nollywood, is one of the biggest in the world. Most films are produced in local languages - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo among them - while many others are made in English. Nollywood also has a growing audience among Africans living abroad, keen for a taste of home, whether watched in south London hairdressers or rented from Texas video stores. Nigeria shot its first film, "Palaver" (Trouble), in 1904. Picture taken August 26, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

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