Ukubuta
Ukubuta is a personal reflection on my place in the world, how I see myself and how my life experiences have shaped me. Ukubuta is a Bemba word that describes the everyday child play, in which we learn our place in society and how we interact with each other. My images investigate different aspect of […]
Daring to hope: How Kenya’s youth rewrote the future
In June and July of 2024, Kenya was gripped by a wave of protests that emerged from the grassroots to reject the government’s proposed 2024 finance bill. Organized without political or tribal influence, and without a leadership, this movement was like no other uprising in the country’s history. Dubbed the “Gen Z protest”, due to […]
Ballads from the End of the Desert
The Great Karoo, or land of thirst, is a semi-desert natural region in South Africa with no apparent clear boundaries. It formed an impenetrable barrier to the interior for the Europeans settlers, a frightening place of great heat, frosts, floods, and droughts: a “Place of Great Dryness”. “This story sounds a bit unbelievable, but it […]
Lebou fishermen of Senegal – Lords of a dying sea
Since time immemorial, crews of proud Lebou fishermen, the most reputed fishing community of Senegal, used to return to the shore with their colorful wooden canoes called “pirogues” filled to the brim with fish of all sorts. Fish was sold, fresh or processed, in local markets throughout Senegal. Accounting for 80% of all fish landings […]
Pneumacity: “A Tire New Dies”
My project, Pneumacity: “A Tire New Dies,” seeks to highlight the end-of-life journey of tires, focusing on their transformation and impact within the bustling cityscape of Lagos. From the meticulous work of road vulcanizers—who fix tires with the precision of surgeons—to the various ways tires are upcycled or discarded, this project examines the environmental challenges […]
Legacy of the Mine
For more than a century, South Africa’s demand for gold, diamonds, coal, and platinum has gone from strength to strength, often shifting in accordance with the political economy and the availability of foreign markets. Mineral exploitation by means of cheap and disposable labor has brought about national economic growth, making the mining industry the largest […]
CASINO HALAL
Fortune, glory and nuggets: the Sahara desert has become a Far West where thousands of young Africans are rushing tempting their fate and aiming a life-changing breakthrough. A new gold rush, from Sudan to Mauritania, is deeply upsetting the already precarious balance of a region beset by many challenges: military coups, lack of governments, war, […]
Enigma Of Veiled Faces
“Enigma of the Veiled Faces: A Spectrum of Identity” is a captivating art collection that celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of Africa while exploring universal themes of identity and self-expression. Each piece within this collection serves as a vibrant testament to the continent’s diverse traditions, rituals, and beliefs, depicted through a mesmerizing array of colors […]
