Among the Fulani people of Nigeria, the Sharo ceremony is a bold display of bravery and endurance. Young men are publicly flogged as a rite of passage, and their ability to withstand the pain without flinching symbolises strength and maturity.
This tradition marks their transition into adulthood and readiness for marriage.
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