Like the Friesian horse, a man can be beautiful. This photograph is my attempt to challenge the rigid definitions of masculinity we are handed. There is no better way in being a man. I choose not to be rigid. I choose not to succumb to the pressures of conformity. As my silhouette stands out against the water, it shows me embracing my femininity in its fullest form,an act of quiet rebellion and profound self-acceptance, even and especially in a country like Nigeria. This is my vision for "Another Nigeria": a future where we are free to define ourselves, a future that celebrates the entire, complex spectrum of our identity.

FRIESIAN

This is a photograph of a decaying painting at the University of Ibadan's Institute of African Studies. It is a palimpsest—a document bearing layers of history. First, there is the original artist's vision, now faded. Upon that is a second layer: the story of time and neglect, written in cracks and dust. A third layer was added by generations of students, who inscribed their own names and marks upon it. My photograph is the final layer. A new world is possible not by erasing the past, but by reading its complex history and adding a new chapter. I found a profound, transformed beauty in this object. The students’ graffiti is not just vandalism; it is a dialogue. The piece is no longer a static relic; it is a living document of our evolving relationship with our own heritage. It proves that even when neglected, true art doesn't die. It waits for a new audience to find a new, powerful story in its beautiful ruins.

Palette and Palimpsest

First Full Moon of 2026 1 February · 11:59 PM  Moonlight over palm silhouettes, Nigeria.

First Feb Full Moon 2026

This photograph, born from the harsh light of an African sun, transforms a simple walk across a bridge into a multi-layered metaphor. The deep, graphic shadows of the guard rails create an ambiguous landscape. Is it a zebra crossing, a path of transition? Is it a ladder, a symbol of ascent and progress? Or is it a set of prison bars from which the figure is breaking free? The power of the image lies in the fact that it is all three. A new world is possible, and this is what that first, crucial step looks like. It is a safe crossing, a determined climb, and an act of liberation, all at once. By reducing the scene to high-contrast black and white and focusing only on the motion, the anonymous figure becomes a universal symbol for all of us. This is the anatomy of progress: a single, determined step forward, climbing a ladder made of light and shadow.

A Ladder of Light

a rice farmer takes a break to feed her restless son

Earth Magic

It is a photo of an Old woman i took, This portrait captures the grace of age and the quiet poetry of a life well-lived. Every wrinkle tells a story — of laughter, of struggle, of resilience. Her smile, though timeworn, radiates warmth and dignity, reminding us that beauty is not found in perfection, but in the truth of experience. The sepia tone adds a nostalgic depth, echoing memories of generations past, while her expression speaks softly of peace and wisdom carried through the years.

Lines Of Time

This photograph captures the barrier between two famous rival hostels, Zik and Indy. At first glance, it is just a gate black iron, yellow pillars, and barbed wire separating two plots of land. But this gate is a powerful symbol of the relationship between its two neighbors. These hostels are rivals, their animosity fueled by their shared identity rather than their differences. The gate itself is the proof. It connects them, a single, shared boundary that brings them together even as it pushes them apart. Yet, it is also the very thing that keeps them divided, a permanent line fortified with barbed wire, turning their similarities into a source of division and conflict. It stands as a monument to both their connection and their fierce animosity.

The rivalry Gate

three figures stand together, faces veiled, hands joined; holding on to one another in a world remade by fear. from the another beginning, this image reflects on survival, connection, and the fragile hope that follows crisis. it dreams of another nigeria, where healing begins with unity and where even behind the veil of our differences, we still reach for each other.

the new beginning

This flower holds within its petals the passage of time and the promise of transformation. As the days unfold, the color gently fades to soft lavender, then to white, and finally to translucent. The essence of this bloom speaks to a longing that stretches from what was, into what is, and onward into what will be. It reminds us that we are part of the current of becoming.  Change is possible, evolution inevitable.

Yesterday‑Today‑Tomorrow Flower

This photograph is of a random car wash on my school campus. It’s a place I’ve passed countless times, tucked away and never in plain sight. I've often seen it empty, wondering if it ever even gets customers. It was just a part of the background, easily ignored. But on this faithful day, I saw it differently. The sunlight caught the warm yellow paint of the building, and the car was nestled in this wild, vibrant greenery that seemed to be reclaiming the space. It was no longer just an empty lot; it felt like discovering a secret.

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