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Nigeria: Borno's cultural revival after Boko Haram exit

Nigerian authorities encourage Maiduguri residents to revive cultural traditions suppressed by Boko Haram.

A year after the retreat of Boko Haram fighters, music and dance are making a comeback in the Nigerian state of Borno.

Maiduguri, the largest city in the north-eastern state, was a frequent target of the armed group's attacks.

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