Author: Jide Awulonu

[rev_slider alias="faceless-11-1" slidertitle="TI MACHE A PITI "][/rev_slider]The marketplace isn’t big enough for all of us. Most of us knew we were due for a recession but we didn’t know when, or how little warning and flexibility we would have. /*! elementor - v3.7.8 - 02-10-2022 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading...

[rev_slider alias="lupercalia-by-thompson-ekong-1-1-1-1-1-1" slidertitle="Ihe Na Adigi Omimi (Skin Deep) "][/rev_slider]Obinna uses a rich fusion of African skin and vibrant African print known as Ankara as his media for his artistic expression. In the words of the artist - The aim and objective of this project through both still...

[rev_slider alias="lupercalia-by-thompson-ekong-1-1-1-1-1" slidertitle="FACELESS"][/rev_slider]Using an array of colours on the models which is, in turn, made even more prominent by the blue background, Faceless evokes a feeling of 'being'. We can all be lost in a sea of faces yet feel faceless but that does not...

[rev_slider alias="lupercalia-by-thompson-ekong-1-1-1-1" slidertitle="GIFT OF LOVE"][/rev_slider] In the words of the artist: "Love is a Reason for Panic" Creative CreditsCreative Directors : Ousman Iconizigiye @icous_ & @viji_umuderiModels: Model: @benny_ikona @lys.esther  @awena_iraPhotographer: @danarmel775Graphic Designer: @don_divin_authentic EXPLORE MORE STORIES HERE 28OctMUMUILAStories By Her / Visual Stories 25OctEMBAJADAVisual Stories 21OctNYEUSEVisual Stories 18OctBoundless PassageVisual Stories...

[rev_slider alias="lupercalia-by-thompson-ekong-1-1-1" slidertitle="VISIONS"][/rev_slider]http://osengwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_5143.mp4What happens when all else fails?  What is a life without vision?  These are the questions all men must answer. For me, these visions make me who I am. Although the visions of other men who came before me from my ancestral deities my spirit father...

[rev_slider alias="lupercalia-by-thompson-ekong-1-1" slidertitle="WOVEN "][/rev_slider]Woven is a dance photo editorial which tells the story of the long awaited wish denied us - UNITY, CHANGE & TRANSPARENCY. The key elements in this editorial merges two distinct dance styles - ballet & contortion into one beautiful piece, explaining the possibility...

[rev_slider alias="lupercalia-by-thompson-ekong-1" slidertitle="AFROVAGANZA: THE INNATE ‘EXTRANESS’ OF AFRICAN ROYALTY"][/rev_slider]The essence of an African woman has been captured in several ways over the years but Teni, a Lagos based fashion stylist allows us to see the African woman through her eyes in this editorial "Afrovaganza". Creative CreditsStyling...

[rev_slider alias="la-recolte-1" slidertitle="OTHERNESS"][/rev_slider]Andrés Martí (Bogotá, 1989) is a Colombian artist and designer. In his photographic project Otredad (Otherness), he seeks to meet himself by portraying other people in a melancholy and surreal way. Coloring their noses and eyelids in ruby red, he  immerses each character...

[rev_slider alias="zongo-ss20-by-larry-jay-1" slidertitle="LA RÉCOLTE"][/rev_slider]Through her art, Goldie Iyamu advocates that by radiating love, support and protection, her fellow African women and men will slowly end the misogyny and subjugation of the African Woman. Creative CreditsPhotography and Creative Direction: Tope Horpload / @Tope_horploadArt direction & Styling: Goldie...