This week’s vogue features documentary photographs of Yagazie Emezi, a Nigerian who swapped the chaos of Lagos for the persistent rains of Monrovia.
An aspect of Yagazie Emezi‘s work focused on documenting the cultural and aesthetic of women of West Point, a coastal slum of about ten minutes from the city of Monrovia. Peculiar makeup, vibrant colours and unconscious disregard for approbation in their fashion choices and style are some of the striking features that the photographer unravelled. Though not immune to global influences the women of West Point are not afraid to experiment with extreme makeup, they have positive body image and frequently express themselves through their choice and mode of dressing, makeup and hair styles.
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Photo Credit: Yagazie Emezi |Instagram: @yagazieemezi
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