What happens when you photograph a city long enough?

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.

Photo of the Week: 95 Years of Lagos in one frame

A single photograph can preserve a moment. Two photographs, separated by nearly a century, can tell the story of a … More

Top – Lillian Trager (1987) | Bottom – Eyes of a Lagos Boy (2024)

Then and Now: St. Anne’s Magistrates’ Lagos

Eyes of a Lagos Boy – Photo of the Week Some buildings don’t just survive history—they preserve it. St. Anne’s … More

Photo of the Week: The Cathedral and the City

Every time I recreate a historic photograph, I am reminded that its about searching for more than the perfect vantage … More

From Swamp to Skyline: Seaside Estate Ajah Lagos

I was at Seaside Estate in Badore, Ajah, recently and found myself staring at a view I still struggle to … More

Photo of the Week: Marina fifty years apart

The Photo of the Week showcases Western House, Nigeria’s pioneering high-rise office building, which commenced operations in 1958, alongside surrounding … More