The ancient, monolithic presence of a great rock looms in the hazy distance, a silent witness to the bustling roadside life below. This image captures the striking juxtaposition of 'Another Nigeria', where the timeless geography of the land meets the modern-day hustle of commerce and daily commutes. It’s a narrative of endurance and aspiration, played out under the watchful eye of an immovable landmark (Zuma Rock)

Under the Watchful Eye (Zuma Rock)

From above, Ibadan is a sea of brown roofs weathered, warm, and full of memory. They hold  stories of family, struggle, joy, and survival. Some patched, some broken, but all still standing. You don’t just see Ibadan. You feel it in the roofs.

Beneath the Brown Roofs

A colorful allure matching the vibrance of colors with the life of spring time. 

Spring Maiden

When I got back to Nigeria, I needed a NIN for everything: to unblock my SIM, register for NYSC, and reactivate my bank account. The process in Ede was too slow, so I went to Osogbo instead. They told me it would take a few days, so I stayed with my sister in Ido Osun. While waiting, I took a walk with my nephew and stumbled on an open field, more like a wasteland, quiet and forgotten. In the middle of all the stress and paperwork, that stillness felt like a small reminder that even when life feels stuck, there are moments that ask you to simply pause and breathe.

Errands and Empty Fields

two hillside farmers

A portrait of a Fulani family at their compound.

Home

In a city that often asks too much of us, these communal spaces remind us what support looks like 

The Weight We Carry, And Those Who Carry it With Us

Palm trees symbolize victory, peace, and eternal life because of their ability to survive harsh conditions and still produce fruit. They are a symbol of abundance, prosperity, resilience, and an icon of a tropical, utopian paradise — an escape from the mundane.  Palm trees laying on the beach carry a specific feeling. A sense of softness, of magic. And here in Ibadan, they’re everywhere. They bring so much of that energy into the spaces where you find them. And it is a blessing.

Palm Paradise 

Beyond the natural beauty of the budding flower, the world gently recedes into a soft focus, revealing someone nestled deep within the comforting ambience of abundant green

Nature's Bliss

two cousins solemnly depart after a family party

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