When trees have given way to buildings, there is often an immediate chorus of complaints. But when the “now” photograph is actually greener than the old one, there is rarely the same reaction.
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They are one of the worst invasive species in the world. In Nigeria, they are now being made into lamps.
Culled from Danish news website: Verdens Bedste Nyheder Story originally published in Danish by Anna Gudmann Hansen The water hyacinth … More
ICONIC ABUJA: Reframing Nigeria’s Capital Through Contemporary Art
Abuja, Nigeria — 18 to 26 April 2026 A new visual narrative of Nigeria’s capital is about to unfold—one that … More
Stories from Brazil – Favela Rocinha: The view from within
By Sandra and Bolaji Alonge In March 2026, Eyes of Lagos Boy entered a new chapter in Brazil — a … More
Francis Goldman: The stopover that became home
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bolaji Alonge (@eyesofalagosboy) August 1983, musician Francis Goldman Aporiegah … More
As a child, I dreamed of living under a palm tree – Sandra Alonge
This interview was first featured in the July 2025 edition of the Belgian Embassy’s newsletter in Abuja. This candid conversation … More
Lagos Lagoon Chronicles: Exhibition at the National Museum Lagos
The Lagos Lagoon Chronicles is an art exhibition to be held at the National Museum Lagos, from 5 to 12 … More
Photo of the Week: Obalende – Concrete and history
Today we admire the multi-lane highway transformed into a vibrant canvas of lights and sounds as the sun hits Lagos. … More
Spotlight Epe: People positioned for now and tomorrow
More than eight hundred students of primary and secondary schools in Saga, Ejirin and Oriba, three coastal communities on the … More
Photo of the Week: Beyond Epe
On the eastern part of Lagos lies Epe, a town strategically situated between two distinct bodies of water: Lekki Lagoon … More
Photo of the Week: Shitta Bey Mosque, Lagos – Then and Now
This Photo of the Week is a rephotography of Shitta Bey Mosque, at least a hundred years apart. Photo one … More
Photo of the week: The bliss of childhood
Photo of the Week features Children in Busua, a quiet fishing village on the Western Ghanaian coast, who were thrilled … More
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