A photograph showing the waves and patterns that have been formed on the surface of the sand from wind over time.

Shapes & Patterns

Out with a friend and his girlfriend to see a stage drama about a man who kidnaps a girl and  raises her to be his bride (at the New Cultural Studio, Mokola). This photo, taken at the venue in Ibadan, carries a different kind of tension, one of quiet  protection. The man’s gaze as I raised my camera said it all: he’d do anything for her.

What Protection Looks Like

This picture mirrors the feeling of being lost in the music but being found by the dancing together in the music. Kominiti Club Night ,Ileijo 2025 

Euphoria 

Aniko, an Afrohouse dj playing at Ile ijo .Feb 2025. The people surround her in concentric circles in a pattern that suggests the music is pulsating from her being. 

Love Pit

This picture depicts that the future of Nigeria is not just an idea, it’s a people. It’s the little ones that are coming up and experiencing the country in all its glory. It shows that the best place to shape that future is in School. A place where most Nigerians have memories. Culture, identity, community, and everyday life must all come from school. Whatever speculations or dreams of the future must come from school. This is a school in the Northern part of the country, rugged in appearance, but rich in culture. Take this as a call to invest in the leaders of tomorrow.

The future in uniform 2

Boooooo

This photograph captures Ayanfe, a young man at the genesis of his modeling career, embodying the quiet rebellion and fervent hope of a generation. In Nigeria, the path to artistic dreams is often paved with familial disapproval , and Ayanfe's journey is no different,his parents wishes set against his burgeoning passion. They fear he is  “wasting time”sentiment echoed in many homes where traditional aspirations often overshadow individual artistic callings. But this image is my testament to his potential,I believe my boy is going places. The covered face of Ayanfe is not an accident it is a profound symbol of this struggle. It represents the constant fear of being seen, of parental disapproval, of being caught between personal ambition and societal expectation. This veiled gaze speaks to the sacrifices made and the parts of ourselves we sometimes feel compelled to hide, even as we step into the spotlight. In  Another Nigeria,Ayanfe's dreams would be not just respected, but celebrated. He would not live in constant fear that his father might see his picture. This photograph is a vision of that future: a Nigeria where self-expression is unburdened, where artistic pursuit is validated, and where the young are encouraged to unveil their true selves without fear. It is a portrait of an artist in nascent bloom, yearning for the freedom to be fully seen.

A visionary (Ayanfe)

The day after 65th Independence Day carried a quiet essence — the echoes of celebration had faded, leaving behind a calm reflection. Perhaps, this silence speaks of resilience, survival, and the enduring spirit of a nation finding strength beyond the festivities.

Living in Nigeria

Ablaze 

We live in a place where most of our dreams start to come true when we leave our home.

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