Tubali: Hausa Architecture in Northern Nigeria

Synopsis

The beautiful architecture of Hausa cities in Northern Nigeria is examined in this film. Local builders, architects, and a museum curator explain the development of the Hausa style and traditional methods of construction. Master craftsmen and their apprentices show how traditional architectural forms influence contemporary design. Hausa building technology, as well as the social, religious and aesthetics of Hausa architecture are also discussed (DER).

Main Cast

Donald Arthur

Narrator

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Sabine Jell-Bahlsen
Production	Location Manager	Esther Ekanem
Editing	Editor	Wolfgang Gessat
Department	Role	Name

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