DOLA POSH

“Feti, smoking fish at home by the Lagos Lagoon”
These mothers are the backbone of their communities. While I was home in Nigeria, in the area I grew up, I spent time with women living on the lagoon; watching the rhythm of work, care, and preparation that begins each morning.
When I asked to take her photograph, Feti said she would love to be photographed as she is, wearing her favourite necklace. That made me smile. 🤍 but Last week, I saw news of homes destroyed in Makoko, a neighbouring lagoon community and It brought back everything I witnessed while spending time with women like Feti.

In our rush to modernise, we erase fragments of who we are - our identity.
A city is not only its buildings; it is its people, its water, and its memory. I hope the government will remember that.

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Shot in Lagos, Nigeria.

Care II - During Covid-19, after my daughter was born, my mother would stay on the phone while I bathed her, oiled her hair, and rocked her to sleep.Some days, she stayed until I slept too.

When I made the image Care (on 2nd slide) I dreamt of the day we would include my mother as the work always felt like it needed one more presence. It needed my Her.
Care II is dedicated to her and for the first time, I am truly smiling in the frame. So much joy to finally make this. 🤍

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Shot in Lagos, Nigeria.

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“Moments not things” During Women’s History Month, I was invited to Boston, Massachusetts by and it was my first time in America, growing up I dreamt of going to America, a dream that I forgot I had and then it happened, and just like many good things I kept to myself. So if you are in Boston, The selected works will be on display until April 20. I hope you get a chance to see it.

Now that I’ve had time to reflect, I am deeply grateful to Leica and their entire team for their warmth, care, and hospitality. It was a special time I shared with you all. .burkhart_ .leica ❤️

My mum used to say, “May the work of your hands carry you to different places.” in March, it did. It carried me to Boston and It was special and beautiful. I also adored the breakfast chats with .lenain and .schmidt , thank you for the reflective moments of joy, growth and laughter.

Styled in birds of paradise suit and .zeronine dress 🤍 thank you for your support of me always ❤️

Love,
Dola ❤️

Today, I had the incredible honour of being invited to the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster for breakfast with an inspiring group of women and entrepreneurs. Thank you to The Entrepreneurs Network and the Invest in Women Taskforce for the invitation and for creating a space for women to thrive.
I felt inspired to keep creating stories and businesses that shape our world, extending beyond the creative industries. ❤️

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“BBC News”- Saturday, 14 December
2024. It’s beyond an honour to have our story featured on BBC News today. I’m truly overwhelmed and filled with gratitude. It will hold a special place in my archive as a reminder of this incredible motherhood journey. Thank you to and Damian Zane for delicately writing and documenting our story.
This is dedicated to the beautiful black mothers in our community! May love find you, and the angels lead you in moments you need help. I love you. Thank you. ❤️
* I have just picked up my phone and I wondered what was happening to my emails, DMs etc thank you all so much I am overwhelmed with the love and prayers. Thank you 🥹🙏🏿