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…
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…
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…
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…
Zaria is a city in northern Nigeria you can no longer access these days as a foreigner. Years ago, the atmosphere was already heavy. In the streets, you would meet boys on their way to the Koranic school. They were forced to memorise the Quran. March 1990. Zaria est une ville du Nord du Nigeria…
Masquerades are a traditional cultural expression in many parts of Nigeria. I took this picture in the small town of Ankpa in Kogi state. Masked people may even go into a trance and as a photographer you do not always feel comfortable. March 1990. Les processions masquées sont une expression culturelle traditionnelle dans beaucoup de…
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