Thursday, 12 September 2013

The Fish Place at Makoko

Makoko is a settlement on the lagos lagoon in Nigeria which houses above thirty-thousand people whose main occupation is fishing.With over thirty years of habitation on this lagoon with little or no basic amenities,the people of this community has continued to exhibit strength,they still make ends meet through their fishing skill

a woman roasting fishes to be sold

Monday, 9 September 2013

Amala in Oyo town

During my visit to Oyo town for the World Sango Festival,i saw a scene have never witnessed,not that have not seen women making Amala,but 7 women with sticks as tall as themselves stirring what the Oyo indegenes call Oka is what my eyes has never behold,
sharing it wont be a bad idea...................

Taruwa Festival 2013











Tola weds Yomi

















Osun Osogbo Festival

a cap seller,this caps are native caps,made with different materials called etu,soyan,etc

a performer at the ataoja of osogbo palace

this is a game called the wimpling game,the round objects,are thrown to catch the wares ranging from biscuits to noodles and rum

Ina oloojumerindiloogun(16 lamps) this ritual is done 9days to the grand finale,people gather round the lamp to make prayers





this drum called ''Gudugudu'' is referred to as the father of drums




Prof.Wande Abimbola




The Late Susan Wenger's residence before her demise

the Arugba shortly before she bears the sacred calabash


people come from different part of the world in honour of the osun festival,they pray at the bank of the river believing the osun goddess would answer their prayers and grant their request