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iDiaspora Photo Contest 2022 - Gallery

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 by: Olaitan Ganiu

Country of Origin: Nigeria
Country of Residence: Nigeria

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.

  • Title
    We Play too Much but Never Forget our Roots
    Brief Introduction
    The photo shows Noah playing with his mate on a wooden canoe.
  • Title
    My Future is Colourful
    Brief Introduction
    A baby was pictured flaunting her turban cap while eating a cheese biscuit
  • 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.