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Nigerian photographer Mayowa Lawal, @lawalmayor_, creates visual narratives that intertwine memory, identity, and aesthetic power. His series build bridges between tradition and contemporary life, celebrating African culture as a foundation of resistance and beauty.

Each series magnifies elements of clothing, hairstyles, and daily life…

In “Fighter’s Journey”, the boxing ring becomes a metaphor for the universal fight for freedom. Every fall echoes the scars of oppression, every rise reveals the unbreakable strength to reinvent oneself—a bold visual manifesto featuring Ankara fabrics that pulse with Africa’s color and power.

In “Dashíkí”, documenting a tunic that spans generations and ceremonies, Lawal celebrates African maximalism—a fashion universe where patterns are challenged, creativity flows freely, and historical power, resistance, and beauty shine. Through jewelry, fabrics, and presence, he shows that dressing is storytelling: a way to transform memory into style.

In “Raised Alone, Supported Together”, his lens captures subtle moments that shape our journeys—the silences, resilience, and taste of triumph. Here, individual and collective meet, reflecting the shared humanity that sustains our paths.

Follow Mayowa and explore the series we’ve shared—intentionally leaving some for you to discover. The directness of his vision combined with his photographs reveals the artist’s grand scope. Truly spectacular.

Wishing everyone a vibrant week—let’s move to the intensity of the colors that represent us.

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