iDiaspora Photo Contest - 2022: Submission #19

Submission Number: 19
Submission ID: 9881
Submission UUID: efebe115-8c3d-4123-a377-10365c6e5229
Submission URI: /en/photo-contest

Created: Tue, 10/11/2022 - 18:53
Completed: Tue, 10/11/2022 - 19:00
Changed: Tue, 10/11/2022 - 19:00

Remote IP address: 2.16.8.166
Submitted by: Unknown
Language: English

Is draft: No

Personal Information

Olaitan
Ganiu
Nigerian
Okota, Lagos
234
Nigeria
Nigeria
Professional

Presentation on the photographic series

1. We play too much but never forget our roots 2. My future is colourful 3. Let the dog leads our path to the homeland
Youth and their roots: what is it like to be born or grow up as a member of the diaspora; how can the youth connect with their homeland?
I went to Makoko, a riverine community in Lagos, Nigeria to document how the youths are living their life. Makoko is an informal settlement occupied by Diasporas including immigrants from different countries.

1. WE PLAY TOO MUCH BUT NEVER FORGET OUR ROOTS
Mague Noah, on a striped blue jersey disclosed that he has been pressuring his parent to take him to their homeland - the Republic of Benin. The photo shows Noah playing with his mate on a wooden canoe.

2. MY FUTURE IS COLOURFUL
Despite the high level of antenatal care, a baby was pictured flaunting her turban cap while eating a cheese biscuit. She is awaiting her mother to cruise over the dirty lagoon.

3. LET THE DOG LEADS OUR PATH TO THE HOMELAND
As if he wants to hop into the canoe, a dog focuses on the floating wooden boat to show his loyalty to humanity.

Upload your Photos (3 photos)

  • Photo: 1. We play too much but never forget our roots, by Olaitan Ganiu.JPG
    Title: WE PLAY TOO MUCH BUT NEVER FORGET OUR ROOTS
    Brief introduction: The photo shows Noah playing with his mate on a wooden canoe.
    Photo date: 2018-12-22
  • Photo: 2. My future is colourful, by Olaitan Ganiu.JPG
    Title: MY FUTURE IS COLOURFUL
    Brief introduction: A baby was pictured flaunting her turban cap while eating a cheese biscuit
    Photo date: 2018-12-22
  • Photo: 3. Let the dog leads our path to homeland, by Olaitan Ganiu.JPG
    Title: LET THE DOG LEADS OUR PATH TO THE HOMELAND
    Brief introduction: A dog focuses on the floating wooden boat to show his loyalty to humanity.
    Photo date: 2018-12-22
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