SHOTLIST NIGERIA (RECENT OCTOBER, 2025) (ANADOLU-ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS OF ARTIST MUHAMMED KABIR ABDULLAHI MAKING “DUMAN GIRKE” (HAUSA PEOPLE’S TRADITIONAL DRUM) 2. VARIOUS OF ABDULLAHI BEATING DUMAN GIRKE DRUMS AS TWO MUSICIANS NEXT TO HIM PLAY TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTS 3. MAN AND WOMAN DANCING AS ADDULLAHI AND MUSICIANS PLAY TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTS 4. CLOSE-UP OF DUMAN GIRKE DRUMS AND TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENT 5. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED KABIR ABDULLAHI SPEAKING (Hausa) TO CAMERA 6. VARIOUS OF MAN DANCING AS ABDULLAHI AND MUSICIANS PLAY TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTS NIGERIA - RECENT OCTOBER, 2025: In Nigeria, the traditional "Duman Girke" drum of the Hausa people remains a cornerstone of cultural events, from weddings to royal ceremonies. Historically used as a vital communication tool, the hand-crafted drum, made from carved wood and goat skin, is a powerful symbol of unity and celebration. Artist Muhammed Kabir Abdullahi told Anadolu that the tradition has been in his family for three generations. He learned the art by observing his older brother and eventually adopted the same passion. Abdullahi explained that the drum's playing style has evolved from a standing to a seated position, but its core meaning remains unchanged. He described its sound as the heartbeat of the Hausa people, noting it once served as the community's broadcasting system. He recalled that it was played to announce events like the selection of a new leader, summoning people to gather, and was effectively the radio of its time. He emphasized that the Duman Girke is a profound symbol of social solidarity and a link to the past. Abdullahi's artistry has taken the drum's rhythms worldwide, with performances across Nigeria, other African nations, and countries in Europe and North America.