Isolating with You, Malichá (2020)
This project is an intimate visual diary that weaves together moments of triumphs and trials with my wife, my beloved Malichá, during an extended period of self-isolation. After an abrupt return from the UK, we found ourselves confined, not only by the walls of our home but also by the weight of a global crisis unfolding around us.
COVID-19 swept across the world, claiming millions of lives and leaving a profound impact on humanity. In its wake, Nigeria joined the rest of the globe in shutting down. Streets once filled with life grew silent, movement ceased, and a quiet tension settled over everything.
Amid the emotional, mental, and financial challenges, we discovered unexpected layers of ourselves. The stillness of confinement became a space where we reconnected, unraveling parts of each other we had not seen before. This project captures that fragile process, revealing moments of vulnerability alongside the quiet beauty of rediscovery.
Although the pandemic brought widespread devastation and irreversible change, it also revealed surprising moments of growth. Families deepened their bonds, and individuals began reimagining their lives with creativity and gratitude. Amid chaos, we found small sanctuaries where struggle intertwined with resilience.
Through Isolating with You, I invite you to step into our experience. It offers a glimpse into the cracks that formed and the light that seeped through them. This is a space for reflection, a mirror for shared humanity, and perhaps, a connection to your quiet struggles, joys, and transformations.
Publication: Tender Photo
Annie and I read our devotional. We grew closer to God in a time of uncertainty; it felt like the world was ending.
Anne stares into my eyes just as she wakes up. I usually wake up looking at those fierce and loving eyes every morning.
Annie drives our car in the neighbourhood. Every activity is cherished, especially if it puts us outdoors.
Anne and I hold our fists together as we work on our laptops, one of the moments we birthed the idea of No! Wahala Magazine.
Annie and I spend time in our car. When there are power cuts, or we are just bored, we go to the car, turn on the engine and spend time together watching a movie, playing a game or just gisting.
Isolating with You, Malichá (2020)
An intimate visual diary
This project is a deeply personal reflection, weaving together moments that capture the triumphs and trials my wife, my beloved Malichá, and I experienced during an extended period of self-isolation. After an abrupt return from the UK, we found ourselves confined, not only by the walls of our home but also by the weight of a global crisis unfolding around us.
COVID-19 swept across the world, claiming millions of lives and leaving a profound impact on humanity. In its wake, Nigeria joined the rest of the globe in shutting down. Streets once filled with life grew silent, movement ceased, and a quiet tension settled over everything.
Amid the emotional, mental, and financial challenges, we discovered unexpected layers of ourselves. The stillness of confinement became a space where we reconnected, unraveling parts of each other we had not seen before. This project captures that fragile process, revealing moments of vulnerability alongside the quiet beauty of rediscovery.
Although the pandemic brought widespread devastation and irreversible change, it also revealed surprising moments of growth. Families deepened their bonds, and individuals began to reimagine their lives with creativity and gratitude. In the midst of chaos, we found small sanctuaries where struggle intertwined with resilience.
Through Isolating with You, I invite you to step into our experience. It offers a glimpse into the cracks that formed and the light that seeped through them. This is a space for reflection, a mirror for shared humanity, and perhaps, a connection to your own quiet struggles, joys, and transformations.
Publication: Tender Photo