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…
Ganvie is a lake village in Benin, lying in Lake Nokoue, near Cotonou. Also known as the « Venice of Africa », it is probably the largest lake village of the continent. At the time I took this picture, the 30,000 inhabitants were mostly making a living of fishing. Tourism is now said to be booming. March…
The Anse Source d’Argent beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (the third « Emmanuelle » movie was partly shot there). A young local fisherman has just caught a small shark and is proud to pose with it. December 1993. L’Anse Source d’Argent est une des plus belles plages du monde (le troisième…
A group of women in their traditional outfits walk towards the harbour. Essaouira used to be very preserved from mass tourism: only a few hotel rooms were available. Things are said to have changed in recent years. November 1997. Un groupe de femmes en costume traditionnel se dirige vers le port. Essaouira a longtemps été…
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