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BY Etsey Atisu, 12:00pm July 19, 2019,

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9 traditional African sports that survived colonialism

by Etsey Atisu, 12:00pm July 19, 2019,

9 traditional African sports that survived colonialism — Donkey race, Lamu, Kenya 2010, Photo credit: Xiaojun Deng via Flickr

Donkey Racing

Popular on Kenya’s car-less island Lamu, this annual race attracts thousands who want to see jockeys race well-trained donkeys without saddles. This sport requires an insane amount of skill and has been around for centuries.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: July 19, 2019

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