The opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is always an opportunity to look and discover many countries and cultures. It reminds us of the great plurality that we constitute as human. And above all, to admire the sumptuous costumes of each delegation. Here African costumes that caught our eye,symbol of a rich intra continental diversity.

CAMEROON7697564-3x2-700x467 All international observers agree that Cameroon had one of the most beautiful costumes

BURKINA FASOCapture d’écran 2016-08-07 à 11.53.29

NIGERCapture d’écran 2016-08-07 à 11.52.28

GHANAghana Magnificent colours for Ghana in traditional Kente cloth

BENINepa05457190 Benin delegation enter the field during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 05 August 2016. EPA/TATYANA ZENKOVICH

BURUNDIles-athletes-du-burundi-et-leur-baton_5648137 With their stick, Burundians warriors are ready to fight

MALI12428741-e1470448873277 Malian traditional Boubou in embroidered Rich Bazin cloth

SIERRA LEONEepa05457583 Flag bearer Bunturabie Jalloh of Sierra Leone leads her country’s delegation into the field during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 05 August 2016. EPA/ESTEBAN BIBA

COTE D’IVOIRECapture d’écran 2016-08-07 à 11.51.17 Côte d’Ivoire wore Melyjah a local stylist’s creation.

DJIBOUTI epa05457326 Athletes of Djibouti walk into the Maracana Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 05 August 2016. EPA/ESTEBAN BIBA

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