Brass Island

Brass Island

Brass Island is a town in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. It is known for the traditional costume of its inhabitants, heavily influenced by British colonialist’s Edwardian era outfits. Ferries link the town with Port Harcourt and Yenagoa.


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