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This is the story of a young girl suffering from Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF). She is like a masquerade that makes people run away and yet, she has no whip nor is she covered in bamboo rafters. She remains stuck in a body that has failed her, she got married too early, got pregnant too early, […]

artiste Blessing Akorede Oloye Lagos, Nigeria

I am Blessing Oloye, a graduate of Microbiology from Covenant University. A self-taught, relief sculpture artist can be said to be my artistry definition. Most of my artworks are inspired by life issues: The joy, the struggles, and the mixed emotions are translated into works of art. Art for me is cathartic, allowing emotions to […]

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This is the story of a young girl suffering from Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF). She is like a masquerade that makes people run away and yet, she has no whip nor is she covered in bamboo rafters. She remains stuck in a body that has failed her, she got married too early, got pregnant too early, had a stillbirth and now, she’s got VVF – her name is Amina, she’s 15 years old.

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