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Postcards from Mauritius – Land and Sea

by Lola AkinmadeAfricaPosted on July 30, 2014October 2, 20152 Comments

I’ll be quiet over the next few days wrapping up some writing and photo essay assignments. So in the meantime, I wanted to share a few landscape and seascape photos from my Mauritius image gallery…

Seychelles - Travel photography by Lola Akinmade Åkerström

Photo Gallery: Snapshots from the Seychelles

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on June 23, 2014June 23, 20142 Comments

I’ve finally edited photos from my recent trip to the Seychelles and you can find the full gallery in my image bank.

Mauritius - Travel photography by Lola Akinmade Åkerström

Photo Gallery: Following natural light in Mauritius

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on June 9, 2014April 24, 2015Comments are Disabled

I’ve finally edited photos from my recent trip to Mauritius…

Food photography by Lola Akinmade Åkerström

Photos – Inside the Kitchen at Four Seasons Washington

by Lola AkinmadeReviews + PartnershipsPosted on May 26, 2014May 29, 20158 Comments

I recently worked on a photo essay for Four Seasons’ Taste blog where I got to go behind the scenes of their award-winning Bourbon Steak restaurant at Four Seasons Washington, meet the team and get a snapshot into their everyday lives in the kitchen.

Cherry Blossoms in Stockholm - Photography by Lola Akinmade Åkerström

iPhoneography: Cherry Blossoms in Stockholm

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on April 17, 2014October 2, 20158 Comments

While my cameras and lenses are with Nikon for a thorough spring cleaning and mild repairs, I decided to take just my iPhone with me to Kungsträdgården to capture some cherry blossoms in Stockholm. Here are the results…

Helsinki Files: Blinis, Chocolates, and All Things Organic

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on April 10, 2014December 2, 2015Comments are Disabled

While exploring Helsinki, Finland in January through a food and culture tour with fellow bloggers, I got to sample local delicacies that the city is known for…

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This is the greatest lesson I learned from Norway against England at World Cup 2026...

Envy and jealousy within your tightest circles are insidious enough to literally sink your ship.

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No fear. 
No hesitation. 
No doubting if they ever belonged on that pitch. 

They played like no one was watching. They played fully and completely up until the very last second.

No down trodden shoulders. 

This incredible life lesson means to fully be yourself and give your all - whether you’re in front of one person or millions of people.

This is the type of integrity that builds longevity, grit, persistence, and self confidence in any industry.

To show up even when no one knows your name yet.

Thank you @vozinha1 @fcfcomunica @gov_caboverde @capeverdelife @caf_online @fifaworldcup 🇨🇻 🦈 💙

You won our hearts ❤️

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Everyone loves an underdog story and the mighty Blue Sharks from the mighty nation of Cabo Verde / Cape Verde gave Argentina an epic face-off.

There have been so many stories about the grit and incredible persistence of Cabo Verde but the greatest lesson I learned as I watched them play was how they showed up.

No fear. 
No hesitation. 
No doubting if they ever belonged on that pitch. 

They played like no one was watching. They played fully and completely up until the very last second.

No down trodden shoulders. 

This incredible life lesson means to fully be yourself and give your all - whether you’re in front of one person or millions of people.

This is the type of integrity that builds longevity, grit, persistence, and self confidence in any industry.

To show up even when no one knows your name yet.

Thank you @vozinha1 @fcfcomunica @gov_caboverde @capeverdelife @caf_online @fifaworldcup 🇨🇻 🦈 💙

You won our hearts ❤️

#fifaworldcup2026 #caboverde #caboverde🇨🇻 #worldcup2026 #heros
Everyone loves an underdog story and the mighty Blue Sharks from the mighty nation of Cabo Verde / Cape Verde gave Argentina an epic face-off.

There have been so many stories about the grit and incredible persistence of Cabo Verde but the greatest lesson I learned as I watched them play was how they showed up.

No fear. 
No hesitation. 
No doubting if they ever belonged on that pitch. 

They played like no one was watching. They played fully and completely up until the very last second.

No down trodden shoulders. 

This incredible life lesson means to fully be yourself and give your all - whether you’re in front of one person or millions of people.

This is the type of integrity that builds longevity, grit, persistence, and self confidence in any industry.

To show up even when no one knows your name yet.

Thank you @vozinha1 @fcfcomunica @gov_caboverde @capeverdelife @caf_online @fifaworldcup 🇨🇻 🦈 💙

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Thank you so much @chicagopubliclibrary,@barackobama and @michelleobama for having my work in the collection. This is such an incredible honor beyond words. 

Knowing my literary journey and seeing this incredible validation of my work being worthy of being in that library is a testament to God’s glory and vision.

I Am...Becoming...The Audacity of Hope.

See what I did there? 🤭

Seriously, I have no words beyond deep gratitude. ❤️

#obamapresidentialcenter #wonthedoit #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade
I am beyond thrilled to find out that BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook (set in Sweden / Gambia / USA) has been included in the Obama Presidential Center Library @obamalibrary @obamafoundation 😭

Thank you so much @chicagopubliclibrary,@barackobama and @michelleobama for having my work in the collection. This is such an incredible honor beyond words. 

Knowing my literary journey and seeing this incredible validation of my work being worthy of being in that library is a testament to God’s glory and vision.

I Am...Becoming...The Audacity of Hope.

See what I did there? 🤭

Seriously, I have no words beyond deep gratitude. ❤️

#obamapresidentialcenter #wonthedoit #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade
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