Female Masters of The Sea
(2008)
I was privileged to volunteer to photograph a project in 2008. While waiting for the event to start, I walked around the sea area where I found Grandma Athoan and her grand daughter who live by the sea bank. The family owns 4 canoes. Every member of their family can stir a canoe without help.
From grandma's picture, it can be seen that she is old in her body but strong on the inside.
From miss Athoan's picture, it can be seen that she is young and confident of her ability to direct the canoe.
Grandma Athoan, a master of the sea.
Little miss Athoan, a master of the sea.
Nigeria: Mother is Sad but She prays for You
(2018)
Shrouded in the flowing green and white of the Nigerian flag, a pregnant woman stands as a symbol of hope burdened by sorrow. Her white attire reflects purity and resilience, yet her downcast gaze reveals a deep sadness. Behind the veil of green, she silently prays for a nation she loves—a land rich in promise but troubled in reality.
With Isaiah 60:15 etched in her heart, she whispers:
"Although you have been forsaken and hated, with no one traveling through, I will make you the everlasting pride and the joy of all generations."
Her prayer is a call for transformation, for Nigeria to rise above its challenges and become a land of lasting pride, a safe haven for the generations she carries within her
The photo project was initiated by my elder sister who is also a photographer. I was invited to be a photo assistant and was also honoured to take a photo of my thoughts on the project. Nigeria was a burden in my sisters heart and she prayed for the nation using Isaiah 60.
The Child and Light Experiment
(2011)
There is one thing I noticed in Nigeria as a child. Babies are often attracted to light , especially candles and lanterns. Parents try to stop them from harming themselves but the babies often want to go back there out of curiosity.
One thing parents then do, is to let the child go near the candle or kerosene lantern, let them touch it (while being supervised). Immediately the child touch or feels the heat while trying to touch, the child often cries and turns away from the light.
From my observation, the babies never go back to play with the candle or lantern.
Thankfully, Nigeria no longer use the kerosene lanterns or candles again.