I witnessed this almost biblical scene on a small hill facing the Niger river. This woman was pouring rice from one bowl to another in order to separate rice husks from the grain. There are many cultures in the Idah area due to the proximity to the river. February 1990 J’ai observé cette scène presque…
This was before the 2011 ‘Arab spring’ in Tunisia. National flags and portraits of President Ben Ali could be seen everywhere. But you could also read dissatisfaction in people’s eyes. November 2008. C’était avant le « Printemps arabe » de 2011 en Tunisie. On pouvait voir partout des drapeaux nationaux et des portraits du Président Ben Ali.…
The Durbar festival is one of the most outstanding ceremonies in northern Nigeria. It takes place twice a year (in September and December) during the Muslim Eid al-Mubarak and Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations. The square outside the palace of the Emir of Kano is packed. Several hundreds of Hausa horsemen ride through the old city wearing…
Edfu is a city on the west bank of the Nile River that is known for its Temple of Horus. On the way to the temple, a man dressed in white suddenly appeared among black-veiled women. This was the obvious picture to take. November 2002. Edfou est une ville sur la rive gauche du Nil,…
A Fula woman strolls through the market in Okene. The Fulani are traditionally a nomadic people, herding goats and sheep across a large territory in West Africa. Women have facial tattoos. The tribes are said to become sedentary in recent years. September 1989. Une femme peul se promène dans le marché d’Okene. Les Peuls sont traditionnellement un peuple…
In the big market in Lomé, some Togolese somen sell traditional fabrics, particularly the Dutch « wax » that is much sought after in Western Africa. They are called the « nanas Benz » as most of them have become wealthy and own a big Mercedes car. The golden years are now behind them as the economic crisis and…
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