Eyes of a Lagos Boy showcases another comparative rephotography collage, featuring an aerial view of Lagos Harbour, tip of Five Cowrie Creek in the foreground, Marina, the old racecourse and a panoramic landscape of Lagos Island, deep into the horizon.
The original 1929 photograph, taken by an unidentified pilot or cartographer from an airplane, was sourced from ‘The Nigeria Handbook’, printed and published by West Africa Ltd., London.
In contrast, the 2024 image, captured by artist, Bolaji Alonge with the use of drone technology, highlights the remarkable transformation and concentrated business development on the island, illustrating the gradual evolution of urban landscapes.
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