In the heart of the ancient town of Bida, Niger State, North-Central Nigeria, lies the Masaga area, where glassmaking has survived as an age-long tradition. But while the artisans struggle to preserve the tradition, the popularity and craft enjoyed over 100 years seem to have declined tremendously and preservation not assured. This is partly due to the coming of technology and civilisation that have nearly crippled cultures and traditions in the country. Aside the collapse of tradition, younger people of the Masaga glass making dynasty has no interest to acquire and master the skill, while the…

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