Barakau Festival Yobe State

The festival which is an annual event celebrated by some Karai-Karai clans, began during the era of inter-tribal wars of the 17th and 18th centuries before it was later transformed into a festival of social interactions among the Karai-Karai.

It therefore serves as a time to offer sacrifices and gratitude to God for the bumper harvest and an opportunity for young men and women to prove their prowess through traditional wrestling dance and other skillful arts.