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A funeral in Nigeria celebrates life — and grapples with some ugly realities

By Emmanuel Akinwotu
Published October 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT

Extortion and exploitation at the gravesite amplify grief for many Nigerians.

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Emmanuel Akinwotu
Emmanuel Akinwotu is an international correspondent for NPR. He joined NPR in 2022 from The Guardian, where he was West Africa correspondent.