African Photo Magazine Issue #8
We are particularly delighted to publish, in this issue, photographers showcasing studio photography talent that echoes the work of one of Africa’s greats, Malick Sidibé (1936–2016). Photographers Hassan Hajjaj, Omar Diop and Samuel Fosso have stayed true to the photographic style that made Mr Sidibé’s work legendary. The portraitures are uniquely stylish and follow signature themes that clearly identify each photographers artistic bent. The work of this trio speaks to the heart of this publication, the genesis of which was to not only celebrate contemporary African photography but to reach back and illuminate the artistry and creativity of our forefathers and those that came before us, and to never forget that we stand on the shoulders of giants.
We are particularly delighted to publish, in this issue, photographers showcasing studio photography talent that echoes the work of one of Africa’s greats, Malick Sidibé (1936–2016). Photographers Hassan Hajjaj, Omar Diop and Samuel Fosso have stayed true to the photographic style that made Mr Sidibé’s work legendary. The portraitures are uniquely stylish and follow signature themes that clearly identify each photographers artistic bent. The work of this trio speaks to the heart of this publication, the genesis of which was to not only celebrate contemporary African photography but to reach back and illuminate the artistry and creativity of our forefathers and those that came before us, and to never forget that we stand on the shoulders of giants.
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She was a devoted and exceptionally loving<br />
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.<br />
I’m not sure how Zindzi, especially will<br />
cope now.<br />
Winnie Mandela, with daughters Dlamini, left, and Zindzi,<br />
right, arrives at captetown in 1985 on their way to visit<br />
Nelson Mandela in prison on Robben Island<br />
Because of the poison that is racism she was<br />
tortured beyond anything anyone should<br />
endure, and because she was so venerated<br />
none loved her enough to give the help she<br />
needed.<br />
Winnie is the Conscience of a Nation that has<br />
already forgotten the tragedy of apartheid<br />
history; even in her death, people do not<br />
realize how she suffered, how damaged she<br />
became and how it hurt her and those who<br />
cared for her most.<br />
South Africa today has one of the worst crime<br />
rates in the world, it has millions of damaged<br />
people – they are apartheid’s legacy. It is<br />
in remembering and healing a wounded<br />
people that we honour the legacy of Winnie<br />
Madikizela Mandela.<br />
Sleep with the angels Nomzamo<br />
A 1986 file photo shows Winnie Mandela and Coretta Scott<br />
King, widow of American civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther<br />
King Jr, in Soweto<br />
CHARLENE SMITH is a South <strong>African</strong> journalist<br />
and author of 14 published books about South<br />
Africa. She is Nelson Mandela’s authorised<br />
biographer and presently lives and works in<br />
Boston, USA.<br />
Visit Charlene’s website here:<br />
www.charlenesmithwriter.com<br />
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