Nigeria
For the first time in Africa, Color Me Rad was hosted in Nigeria with numerous participants from all over the world.
Color Me Rad is based on the Hindu festival of colours known as Holi. The festive colours used are a sign of winter’s end and spring’s new beginnings.
The spectacular race saw runners drenched in bright paint as they competed in a five Kilometer race on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria.
In this race you start out as clean as a newborn baby, and throughout the run, volunteers coat the runners with liquid, powders, and gels of different colours.
Each section of the run adds a new explosion of colour to the runners.
“They poured sand colour on me while I was running. It is very interesting. I did not expect it,” said Angela, participant.
“We are having fun, I am exercising and meeting people. It is great, I love it,” added Rotimi, another participant.
.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
01:37
"Not good enough" - Rio Ferdinand slams UK government for lack of action on racism
01:50
Guinness World Record: Chess champion returns home to Lagos
Go to video
Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians
01:13
Nigeria seeking $2.25 billion in World Bank loans
01:46
Usain Bolt hails Jude Bellingham's impact at Real Madrid
02:53
The Basketball Africa League, a boon for talents and sports infrastructure