Uche Oba 4
The celebrants have reached the boundary between the living and the dead where they were being received by the elders of Amogudu community who also poured drinks to the ancestors for sparing their lives during their sojourn in the jungle. Even though the area is now well developed, it is still considered the boundary between […]
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Philips Akwari
Magodo, Lagos, Nigeria
Philips Akwari is a documentary photographer and a visual story-teller whose works are based on the everyday people and activities. His stories are usually based on the interactions and adaptations that take place around him daily. His stories on everyday transactions help to create a deeper understanding of his African root. His philosophy is rooted […]
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The celebrants have reached the boundary between the living and the dead where they were being received by the elders of Amogudu community who also poured drinks to the ancestors for sparing their lives during their sojourn in the jungle. Even though the area is now well developed, it is still considered the boundary between the living and the dead. After the prayers, the celebrants present live goat and tubers of yam to their senior age grades who are guiding them through the processes.
