Travelling to Kano, while exciting, can be a very daunting experience. Especially if it’s your first time in the North. If you haven’t been to Kano in a while, nothing will prepare you for the inevitabilities that are now part and parcel of this mega city.

Below are five essential things you absolutely need to have when traveling to Kano, whether for a long or a short time stay.

1. Sun Protection
Whether in the form of clothing or skincare products, your skin needs to be protected from the scorching Kano sun. Sunscreen, then a hat. If you are hijab-wearing, you can use a niqab without sunscreen. But under no circumstance should you skip sunscreen.

2. Power Bank
For the most part Kano, especially at night seems to be going through a blackout. Sounds of generators whirring can be heard all over the town. To be safe, carry a portable power source because there are parts of Kano that go 72 hours or more without electricity. You don’t want the battery on your phone to run out...

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