Official portrait. Prof Olusegun Areola. ( Deputy Vice Chancellor, Bells University)

It was fun documenting Prof. Olusegun Areola. The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Bells University Of Technology.

WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT

This project was for Nigeria at 55. So we tried recreating the first president of the federal republic. Namdi Azikwe.

 This project was reposted on 26 blogs, including Linda Ikeji's blog.

Independence day is about celebrating the values a country was founded upon as well as freedom. Nigeria is 55 even as we celebrate her rich cultural heritage, let us also empower and celebrate women in government. Lets also hope for historical firsts in our country, by empowering women who run for offices. These women are like the nations mothers mostly and we have to believe they will nurture the country as our mothers did. Considering people like Oby Ezekweseli, Okonjo Iwela or even Catherine Samba Panza president of central African Republic or the queens of England, past and present to mention a few who have shown great prowess in their fields.

The sooner we feel the need to empower women in offices the sooner we realise that history should be "herstory" too sometimes.
Happy independence

Muse: @chen_astrid
MUA: @da_veeshome
Photography: @hon_teezee
Thanks to everyone that helped out in this project @tosin_y @elvisibara @hayte_

DAMI'S BRIDAL SHOWER

It was all blue at Dami’s bridal shower at Anike’s court, Ikoyi Lagos. I really enjoyed photographing her and her guests. There was so much emotion and excitement throughout the day. Dami’s sisters and friends did an amazing job setting up the event.

The shower was organised by Adetutu Dada of Showers by Just Weddings, and she was also amazing.

     Dami had a blast listening to her bridesmaids give speeches about her, one of the funniest parts was where each person had to take a shot of AK47 for getting a question wrong during the Q and A session. Unravelling the gifts presented by her friends was also very enjoyable and exciting for her.  The decoration was so on point which was done by Just weddings NG.

Another thing that caught my attention was the cake. So creative. Sweet Indulgence did a very good job (Baker of the Year 2013-Wed Awards)

   Dami tied the knot to her now-husband, Mayode a week after the shower. Congratulations to the happy couple! MR and MRS Aboderin.

Some photos from the bridal shower are below