The latest generation of face marks in Nigeria – BBC News BBC Homepage

The latest generation of face marks in Nigeria BBC

By Nduka Orjinmo BBC News, Abuja 27 minutes ago Photo credit, BBC/ Nduka Orjinmo Facial scarification was once popular throughout Nigeria. Deep cuts, usually on both cheeks or the forehead, were engraved on children by families and communities, most often as a mark of identity. These marks also contained stories of pain, reincarnations and beauty. … Read more