Etisalat Nigeria in partnership with the African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) recently organized a private preview of the fourth edition of its annual festival, Lagos Photo, at Ocean View Restaurant, Victoria Island Lagos.
Working with this year’s theme – *The Megacity and the Non-city, *participating artists from Nigeria and other countries including Zimbabwe, South Africa, Italy, France and the United States of America, presented various works that explored the development of urban centres in Africa and how the technical advancement of photography has transformed Africans’ sense of
place in a globally connected world.
Speaking at the exhibition, Head, High Value Events and Sponsorship, Etisalat Nigeria, Ebi Atawodi said one of the aims of the festival is to provide a platform for Lagos as well as the rest of Nigeria to be showcased to the world. According to her, photography can be used as a strong socio-cultural tool in shaping public perception as well as communicating.
“The images on display tonight were amazing. It shows the abundance of talent residing both locally and internationally and how they have been harnessed to tell poignant stories,” she said.
Atawodi added: “Etisalat is passionate about supporting the growing arts community. Our partnership with AAF is one way of promoting and rewarding innovative talent.”
Working with this year’s theme – *The Megacity and the Non-city, *participating artists from Nigeria and other countries including Zimbabwe, South Africa, Italy, France and the United States of America, presented various works that explored the development of urban centres in Africa and how the technical advancement of photography has transformed Africans’ sense of
place in a globally connected world.
Speaking at the exhibition, Head, High Value Events and Sponsorship, Etisalat Nigeria, Ebi Atawodi said one of the aims of the festival is to provide a platform for Lagos as well as the rest of Nigeria to be showcased to the world. According to her, photography can be used as a strong socio-cultural tool in shaping public perception as well as communicating.
“The images on display tonight were amazing. It shows the abundance of talent residing both locally and internationally and how they have been harnessed to tell poignant stories,” she said.
Atawodi added: “Etisalat is passionate about supporting the growing arts community. Our partnership with AAF is one way of promoting and rewarding innovative talent.”
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