(16 Dec 2024)
NIGERIA DOG CARNIVAL
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Lagos – 14 December 2024
1. Various of dogs on the runway
2. Various of dogs at the annual canine carnival
3. Various of priest blessing the dogs
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Fr. Michael Chike-Osamor, Catholic Priest
"I know it would sound strange, and it might smack on some people’s sensibilities, sensitivities to see that we are blessing pets. But in my assessment and in my church, we believe, my religion agrees and believes in the place of animals in God’s creation, in God’s plan for humanity. Because we see them as part of God’s gift to us, because they are our companions, not only do they make up for food, but they also keep us company. They also give us that warmth of God’s presence. So, when I got the invitation to come bless it (the dogs), I immediately jumped on it."
5. Various of Fr. Michael Chike-Osamor, Catholic Priest, blessing the dogs
6. Various of dogs at the annual canine carnival
7. SOUNDBITE: (English) Fr. Michael Chike-Osamor, Catholic Priest
"This is about the first time I’m seeing such a great assembly of dogs and pets of different colours, different breeds, different mix and their lovers (dog owners). You could see the passion. You could see the excitement in their owners. And it is a wonderful time."
8. Various of dog owners at the canine festival
9. SOUNDBITE: (English) Blessing Chukwuma, dog owner:
"We need to have these in fact, often; not just only towards the end of the year. This is really important. It helps with the bond, community building and all that of dog lovers."
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10. Mid of dog on the runway
11. Mid of dog and her owner
12. Close of a dog at the festival
13. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jackie Idimogu, Animal rights activist and organiser of Lagos Dog Carnival:
"Before, people just keep their pets at home. Spend so much money unappreciated. Here they get to get appreciated for all of the hard work they do from January to December, taking care of these pets that cannot talk and say thank you. So we are here to tell them thank you on behalf of the dogs.”
14. Various of dogs and their owners at the festival
15. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jackie Idimogu, Animal rights activist and convener, Lagos Dog Carnival:
"I do what I do because I want to put Africa, Africa, and dog lovers on the map. Internationally Africans are not known for being the best pet parents or pet lovers, or they don’t take their animals as sacred as the westerners do. So, here in Nigeria, here in Africa, we are doing this. We want the world to know that we Africans love dogs. We love our pets; we adore them and will do anything for them. I want the world to know that somewhere in Africa, in Nigeria, we are celebrating dogs today and every day of the rest of our lives.”
16. Various of dogs awarded prizes at the festival
STORYLINE:
LEADIN:
A canine carnival in Lagos, Nigeria is giving dog lovers in the country a chance to celebrate their pets.
The dogs, some of which are in fancy dress, are blessed by a priest and the organisers hope to show the world that Nigeria is a nation that cherishes canines.
STORYLINE:
Dogs of various shapes and sizes took to the catwalk to show off their fancy dress costumes at the sixth edition of the Lagos Dog Carnival.
by Catholic priest, Reverend Father Michael Chike-Osamor.
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