Lagos, Nigeria

The Cherubim and Seraphim church is specific to Nigeria. I saw this group of people dressed in white in the morning on Bar beach, in Victoria Island. The Cherubim and Seraphim group claims to have dreams and visions that facilitate the connection of God and humanity. September 1989. L’église de Chérubin et Séraphin est spécifique…

Kano, Nigeria

This man is one of the indigo dyers at the Kofar Mata dye pits. This area in Kano began trading indigo materials in 1498. Each pit contains a dye made from indigo plant, which is grown just outside the city.The dyers dip fabric into the indigo hue, turn and wring the cloth. The business is…

Katsina, Nigeria

The guards of the Emir’s palace in Katsina wear a colorful dress. In all northern Nigerian emirates, red and green are the colors of men who work for the traditional leader. February 1990. Les gardes du palais de l’Emir de Katsina portent un costume coloré. Dans tous les émirats du nord du Nigeria, le rouge…

Abeokuta, Nigeria

These women of the Yoruba ethnic group, dye textiles according to the « adire » technique. Adire means « tie and dye » in Yoruba. The traditional dye was indigo but other colors are also available. April 1991. Ces femmes de l’ethnie Yoruba, teignent les textiles selon la technique de l’adire. L’adire Yoruba est une forme de batik. La…

Marrakesh, Morocco

I love the light in the souks of Marrakesh. Marrakesh has the largest traditional Berber market in Morocco. The image of the city is closely associated with its souks. November 1996. J’aime la lumière des souks de Marrakech. Marrakech possède le plus grand marché traditionnel berbère du Maroc. L’image de la ville est clairement associée…

Cousin Island, Seychelles

Cousin Island is a small island of the Seychelles. It is a nature reserve that can only be accessed for a few hours on week days by small groups. The guards on the beach wait for the birdwatchers’ boat. December 1991. L’île Cousin est une petite île des Seychelles. C’est une réserve naturelle qui n’est…