TAIWO AINA

LAGOS, NGA - June 7, 2023: Aerial view of Lagos Island, Nigeria. Due to its limited land area, Lagos Island is known for its numerous skyscrapers and densely populated houses. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina

LAGOS, NGA - April 19, 2023: Portrait of Adeyemi Oluwadamilare, 22, an art student who is based and from Lagos State, Nigeria at his workspace; African Artist Foundation, Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina

LAGOS, NGA - April 19, 2023: Jemimah Kefas-Oyeleke, supervises ongoing fabric production at KnafeÕs production area in Ilupeju, Lagos, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina

LAGOS, NGA - April 19, 2023: Raymond Utere skates in the one of Lagos street in Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria. ÒWe all go through a lot, you know. Skating is like therapy, a way to destress and be happy.Ó says Raymond. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina

LAGOS, NGA - April 20, 2023: Portriat of Abayomi as he navigates his community; Makoko, Lagos, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina

LAGOS, NGA - April 20, 2023: Portrait of Olamide Udoma-Ejorh, urban activist and manager of Lagos Urban Development Initiative in her office space at Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina

LAGOS, NGA - June 7, 2023: Crowded danfo buses at Obalende car park, Lagos, Nigeria. Danfo buses are the most commonly used public transport in Lagos, apart from BRT buses. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina

LAGOS, NGA - June 7, 2023: People commuting via BRT bus (Bus Rapid Transit) from the Oshodi route to the Eko market area. Lagos is densely populated, hence long buses are used for public transportation in the city. This helps to accommodate more people with fewer automobiles on the road. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina

LAGOS, NGA - June 8, 2023: A Danfo bus in motion, Lagos, Nigeria. Danfo buses have become an integral part of daily life in Lagos as they can be found on almost all roads in Lagos serving as the primary mode of public transport for countless residents. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina

LAGOS, NGA - June 8, 2023: Young skaters along traffic jammed route in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. Skating is used for fun activities and navigate space in Lagos. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina

LAGOS, NGA - June 7, 2023: Ongoing market activities at Balogun Market, Lagos Island, Nigeria. Balogun Market is the largest market in Lagos City where both locally made and imported fabrics, shoes, bags, and other fashion accessories can be purchased. It is located close to the sea port, resulting in a continuous influx of imported goods into the market. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina

LAGOS, NGA - June 7, 2023: Under the bridge, water mixes with clustered waste in Obalende, located on Lagos Island, Nigeria. Waste management remains a significant concern in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, emphasizing the urgent need for climate action. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina

LAGOS, NGA - April 20, 2023: Overview of Makoko; a floating community located in the heart of Lagos. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina

LAGOS, NGA - June 7, 2023: Workers seeking shelter from the rain in Iyana Oworo, Lagos Mainland, Nigeria. Lagos, a city that never sleeps, is known for its hustle and bustle. Everyone in the city is striving to survive. CREDIT: Taiwo Aina