African Writers Never Looked So Good! | See the Stunning Photo Shoot at Ake Arts and Book Festival

December 03, 2014

Bibi Bakare-Yusuf, Co-founder of Cassava Republic Press

So when I heard African writers were convening at Ake, a small south-western town in Nigeria and home to Wole Soyinka, I thought I knew what to expect.

They were going to strut around saying a whole bunch of smart things about African literature and other serious matters. When they were not edifying audiences in workshops and panel sessions, they’d chat amongst themselves about African issues of world historical importance.

{A little bit of that happened, as I hear from the grape vine. Click HERE to get the scoop on the festival.}

What I didn’t expect is that they’d arrive in Ake with a bit of their inner fashionista, taking time out to pirouette before the camera all dressed and dolled up.

Well, they did! With a colorful adire collage in the background, writers and other industry folks struck poses for Victor Ehikhamenor’s camera.

The result is this stunning burst of dazzling smiles and beautiful faces.

Enjoy and do share!

{This glam edition of photographs is a continuation of Brittle Paper’s exclusive coverage of the recently concluded Ake Arts and Books Festival, which took place November 18-22. All images are courtesy Victor Ehikhamenor}