Thursday, 28 February 2013

The cathedral at CMS




One place you cannot miss in Lagos is the imposing Anglican cathedral at the popular CMS bus stop, Marina, Lagos Island.



Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Mens Slippers made from Raffia



The people of Ikot Ekpene in Akwa Ibom state in the south south region of Nigeria are renowned for their craftsmanship using the raffia palm. Over the years they have improved on their handwork to produce beautiful items such as the slippers above. Other items that are available include bags, and Caribbean style hats.

Saturday, 23 February 2013

Balogun Market, Lagos


You can't beat the hustle and bustle at the popular Balogun market probably the biggest open clothing and apparel market in Africa.






Located at the central Lagos Island area, the market serves as a major trading hub in Nigeria for wholesale and retail business in clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, suitcases etc





One major landmark in the market area is the central mosque which overlooks much of the trading area made up of  a network of streets with developed shopping plaza as well as small unit shops







The central Mosque in view





Balogun market is reputed to draw customers from all parts of Nigeria as well as from neighbouring countries.

Sunday, 17 February 2013

A touch of red for Valentine



White gown with red accessories made for Val's day celebration 
Dresses by ann

Sequin dresses for girls


Maroon coloured short sequin gowns for girls finished up with  touch of purple belts and beads in 
complemented with ash sandals
Dresses made by Ann

Saturday, 9 February 2013

Culture at Doregos Private Academy Lagos Prize Giving Day
















Junior school students performing the Badagry Dance at the 16th annual Prize giving day of  one of the foremost private schools in Lagos, Doregos Private Academy, Ipaja, lagos

Cultural day at St. Bernadette school, Ipaja, Lagos



Ibibio/Fulani girls





Fulani girl





Hausa/Fulani band



Efik/Ibibio troupe