A guard of the Emir of Katsina waits standing in a courtyard of the palace, dressed in a loose uniform striped in red and green and wearing a red turban. Indifferent to his presence, children play on the ground near an entrance. February 1990. Un garde de l’émir de Katsina patiente debout dans une cour…
On the dusty racetrack, jockeys on horseback move calmly while other horses are led by hand before the race. Around them, spectators watch the scene. March 1990. Sur la piste poussiéreuse de l’hippodrome, des jockeys à cheval avancent calmement tandis que d’autres montures sont menées à la main avant la course. Autour d’eux, des spectateurs…
In the narrow alleyways of the Fez el-Bali medina, mysterious silhouettes can be glimpsed, hidden in the shadows. October 2022. October 2022. Dans les ruelles étroites de la médina de Fès el Bali, on aperçoit de mystérieuses silhouettes, cachées dans l’ombre. Octobre 2022.
In Okene, during ritual outings, two processions briefly confront each other, striking one another symbolically with palm fronds and reeds under the supervision of traditional authorities. This codified confrontation, with no intent to cause injury, aims to channel collective tensions and reaffirm social order within the community. It is forbidden to women, foreigners, and photographers.…
A young Muslim man carries a large calabash gourd. The calabash is a big dried fruit that can be used as a container in northern Nigeria. September 1990. Un jeune musulman porte un grosse calebasse. La calebasse est un grand fruit sec qui peut servir de récipient au nord du Nigeria. Septembre 1990.
In the north of Zanzibar Island, on Nungwi Beach, a young fisherman is proud to introduce his daughter. April 2024. Au nord de l’île de Zanzibar, sur la plage Nungwi, un jeune pêcheur est fier de présenter sa fille. Avril 2024.
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