Nima Market

Nima market is known for its aromatic spices, Housa and Muslim community. I took a trip to Nima market with a friend and was accompanied by Bakuoro a Nima tour guide.

Tour Guide – Bakuoro grew up in the Nima community and knows many of the traders and history of the area. He organizes tours that can be done in one or 2 days. Most of the market is situated on Hill Road and many side lanes. We strolled whilst Bakuoro gave us an outline about the history, landmarks, market women, houses, Zongo community and the local mosque.

 

 Whilst walking through the street you can be overwhelmed with the aromatic smells.

There is  a variety of spices, herbs, peppers, corn, brown or white rice, grains, beans, nuts and more.

You can buy indigenous ingredients for cooking local dishes all in one place. It was so tempting to buy lots of things, but I bought some turmeric, dates and lemongrass.

Market Women – The market is dominated by women who are friendly and have knowledge of the grains and usage, types and local names. 

Natural cookware of coal pots, asanka bowls, calabashes and wooden utensils can also be purchased.

 

Holistic Herbs – We walked through the alleys within the market. Were the place was packed with local herbs, roots, barking and incense for medicine purposes. There was even live and dried small animals used for spiritual purposes.

This day was hottt so at the end of the tour was a women selling refreshing local juices of asana, lemonade, lamugin or sobolo  to quench your thirst.

Have you been to Nima market?

bless Sister E