
A cake festival is being held in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, to celebrate the West African state’s history and culture since independence in 1960.
Bakers have been asked to depict key moments in the former British colony’s history, and to predict its future.
The organizers say the cake festival is intended to display Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, empower young people, and foster unity.
Here are some of the cakes that were on display:

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