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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Ky has been following the #MeToo<br />
movement’s resurgence as<br />
more women come forward to<br />
talk about their harassment and<br />
abuse, and recently decided to<br />
weigh in herself. She posted the<br />
sculpture, which shows a man<br />
lifting a woman’s skirt, alongside<br />
a story of a friend’s narrow escape<br />
from rape — and the excuses<br />
enablers commonly use in Côte<br />
d’Ivoire. “Thousands of women<br />
are raped every day in the world,<br />
but very few are able to talk about<br />
it, to complain or fight. Why?<br />
Because our ‘beautiful’ society has<br />
the tendency to blame the victim<br />
almost every time,” Ky wrote in a<br />
blistering post that’s drawn over<br />
11,000 likes so far.<br />
“I use myself<br />
as a canvas<br />
to symbolize<br />
self-assurance<br />
and self-love.”<br />
“’Oh but you should not have<br />
gone out so late !!!’ ‘Ah, but you<br />
had a mini skirt,’ ‘why are you<br />
complaining if you agreed to have<br />
dinner with him?’ ‘dont tell me that<br />
you were not trying to seduce him<br />
with all that makeup.’”<br />
“... Ladies ... Nothing Justifies Rape,<br />
Sexual Assault or Harassment.<br />
Don’t remain silent, dont let<br />
anyone tell you that you have some<br />
responsibility in this despicable<br />
act !!!! Speak out because you dont<br />
have to carry this burden alone,<br />
talk to help other women who are<br />
afraid, talk to start a revolution,<br />
talk to change things.”<br />
See more of Ky on IG: @laetitiaky<br />
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