Akazama

Name: Akazama
Director: Marc-Henri Piault
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1982-01-01

1982 · 70 min · Documentary

In Mawri country in the Niger Republic, Ahmadu Gaoh is enthroned as the new ruler. The event provides an opportunity to see the changes that have taken place in Mawri society.

Directed by Marc-Henri Piault

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