One traditional engagement in Lagos down, one white wedding in Sweden to go. The last 9-10 days have been surreal with such a rush of activity. Lots of stories. Lots of photos. Once I get back to Stockholm next week, I’ll definitely be writing a lot!
So I’ve been rocking to the latest U2 album, No Line On The Horizon, which I reviewed over at Matador Goods. Their new drop is lyrically solid with their first single “Get On Your Boots” being a sort of empowerment anthem – get up, take charge of your life, and make something of yourself. Shot …
I received the urgent email in November through Matador. She was writing an article on Ankara and had read a blog post I’d written awhile back about this native fabric essential to daily life in Nigeria. They needed photographs ASAP.Skeptical at first, ample research on my part followed. Soon enough, photographs and details were exchanged, …
Ever wondered what its like to be a child growing up in Africa? Despite all the visions of despair flashed across TVs on a daily basis, there are tiny pockets of hope sprouting everyday and people move about their daily lives. Recently wrote a short article titled My Hometown in 500 Words: Lagos that takes …
Standing back, watching personalities emerge with glee, I studied each child. Under the humid August summer in Lagos, Nigeria, they were playing a pickup game of soccer in the little dusty yard of the orphanage. I remembered a few faces – older and leaner – and spotted a couple new ones, eagerly trying to fit …
Attending a friend’s wedding in Lagos, Nigeria was a prime spot for people watching. Guests arrived in various , colorful traditional attires. One of my favorites was this little guest wearing a small gele – Yoruba headtie – paired with traditional lace sewn in an English style. Her curious look was very questioning – almost …