Notes on Zainab and finding talent in corners
It was during my quest for traditional artwork that I stumbled across Zainab’s store. In a small corner of Lekki Market (also known as Jakande Market) where you can go shopping in Lagos, Nigeria…
Postcard: Palm trees at sunset in Lagos
This is one of my personal favorite sunsets in Lagos taken along the Lekki Peninsular…
Postcard: Selling sculptures at Lekki Market, Lagos
Locally called “Jakande” market after slum buildings in the area, here in this small tucked-away market are stalls upon stalls of artisans selling beads, textiles, handmade crafts, paintings, masks, woodcarvings, and other cultural artifacts…
Postcard: Ankara vendors at Balogun Market, Lagos
You can earn major bragging rights by navigating this see-it-to-believe it maze of an open market called Balogun in the heart of Lagos…
Postcard: Horseback riding at Bar Beach, Lagos
Located along Victoria Island on Ahmadu Bellow Way, Bar Beach is the most famous beach in Lagos, Nigeria…
Body and Mind: Cinnamon Spa at Four Seasons Seychelles
Upon arrival at the rejuvenating spa at Four Seasons Seychelles, guests are offered a relaxing cinnamon iced tea which is made with fresh cinnamon leaves that grow all over the resort…