The photo exhibition scheduled to coincide with the Nigeria’s 58th Independence anniversary, the organisers said, is a bold response to the ethnic and religious agitations bedevilling the country since the First Republic. It is to awaken the sense of togetherness in Nigerians, especially among the younger generation. The initiative tagged ANISZA, is a visual art project aimed at promoting unity among Nigerians, especially young citizens, according to the organisers. According to Isioro, Nigerians have seen contestation among adherents of the various religious and ethnic groups in the country. “So I just thought about this tendency towards disunity, and as a visual artist, I understand how image tells the story more than words.

Source: The Guardian September 27, 2018 04:41 UTC