Shopping made culturally golden at Kurmi market

The Kurmi Market is the oldest in Nigeria and one of the oldest in Africa. The crowd is always much here because everyone wants to get something here. 

This is one of the oldest market in Africa with its indigenous passages and paths leading to different sections of the market where wares like Jewelry, Calabashes, leather works, pottery, carvings, and foodstuff amongst others are sold.

There is a maze of tiny alleys that visitors would navigate before they can get to where they are going. Pottery, leather goods, brass works, jewelry, calabashes, and carvings products can be found here.

Kurmi market was founded in the early 15th century when people come from all over the Sahara to trade by bata for any of their needs and to sell in their various communities.

When visiting Kurmi market for the first time look out for hoodlums hiding in dark routes waiting for the right time to snatch an unsuspecting passersby?s purse or bag. It is advised you go with a guide or someone who knows the market well and speaks the Hausa language in order to avoid wandering through without really getting the right feel for the market.

Kurmi Market is one of the largest local markets in Africa. It is located in the old city and used to be a mangrove forest with the Jakara river flowing through it. Typical for this market as well as others are narrow alleys, gutter, and sewages; but you can find almost anything in the market.

The market is open to traders from all walks of life as well as tourists who just want to experience culture in the most original place. On your next visit to Kano, ensure you take a visit to the Kurmi market there.

You should also check out this detailed travel guide to Kano. It contains everything you need to know to ensure you have an amazing stay in the city.

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