I remember reading an article in the late 90’s that suggested there was a boom in the naming of baby boys Michael, as inspired by the legends Mr Jordan, Mr Jackson, Mr Johnson and Mr Tyson (in no particular order). I am tempted to suggest the same should be so for Andrew, although the sample size is clearly not valid for this hypothesis. But as far as images of Africa go, Mr Esiebo and Mr Dosunmu, coincidentally both Nigerian or of Nigerian origin are simply remarkable in capturing snapshots (unintentional but relevant pun) of people’s lives. In addition, Andrew Dosunmu is renown for addressing Africa’s image through the visuals he presents to the world and expressed these thoughts last year at TED Global. Andrew Esiebo appealingly looks like one to watch.
The African Game (Dosunmu)
Soccer World (Esiebo)
Images from andrewdosunmu.com, Lagos: life goes on.., The Photographer’s Gallery, R.I.T.H.
3 Comments
12 October, 2008 at 2:51 pm
aha, the 2 Andrews. i haven’t explored Esiebo’s work and willl now thanks to your review.
hope this comment reaches you because i will like to discuss a possible collaboration for Pop’Africana.
please let me know
14 October, 2008 at 12:17 am
Fantastic images!!! Was enthralled by the slideshow after clicking the “Lagos: Life goes on” link. This is an engaging blog btw!
14 October, 2008 at 5:23 pm
@ Oroma, thanks for stopping by. i totally dig your work on Pop’Africana! infact, a blog post awaits..i sent you an e-mail. you can also reach me on scicult{at}gmail{dot}com
@ africanaspects, andrew esiebo rocks plenty, huh! i reckon the man is going places. thanks for paying me a visit. do come back.