All children have a right to play
but millions are child labourers.
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In this video from Nigeria, we hear the legend of a mute boy who freed his voice to become Oba of the Edo kingdom, by playing the game of Akhue.
This skilful game of spinning Akhue seeds, is still played in Edo state, Nigeria today by each Oba during coronation to the Edo throne.
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