Two worlds ignore each other. These Fula shepherds have built their camp below the walls of the now moribond Ajaokuta steel mill. Women pound yam the same way their ancestors did, as if nothing had changed. March 1990. Deux mondes s’ignorent. Ces bergers peuls ont établi leur camp sous les murs de la désormais moribonde…
The Okene market is the place to meet the Fula shepherds. Their buffalo herds graze on the banks of the Niger river. November 1989. Le marché d’Okene est le lieu où on rencontre les bergers peuls. Leurs troupeaux de buffles paissent sur les bords du fleuve Niger. Novembre 1989.
Wikki warm spring is located close to the camp in the heart of Yankari National Park. After their photo safari, tourists enjoy soaking in the warm water. The baboons also come to the spring and are not scared by the humans. You just have to watch your belongings. January 1991. La source chaude de Wikki…
Abomey was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Dahomey, which became the Republic of Dahomey and since 1975 Benin. Instead of going to school, these children weave cloth on a free-standing loom. United Nations statistics claim that 41% of children between the age of 5 and 15 work in Africa. April 1991. Abomey a…
The fetish market in Lomé is the last voodoo market in West Africa. It is also known as the « skull market ». The stalls are not very appealing but this does not seem to disturb these two kids. April 1991. Le marché aux fétiches de Lomé est le dernier marché vaudou d’Afrique de l’Ouest. Il est…
The walls of the Essaouira old city were built in the 18th century by a French engineer. In the evening, local people enjoy sitting in the shade outside the walls. November 1996. Les murailles de la vieille ville d’Essaouria ont été bâties au XVIIIème siècle par un ingénieur français. Les soir, les locaux aiment s’asseoir à…
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