I undertook a photography project last year towards the 53rd Independence day celebration of Nigeria here. This year I undertook another street project to capture 54 Nigerians holding the traditional talking drum and the national flag as a sign of celebration.

These photographs were taken in Lagos, Nigeria. Everyone that appeared in these photographs were new to me at the time of capturing their photographs.

The responses I got this year were pretty interesting. I'd start from the fact that I couldn't get a flag to buy. I later got from an ice-cream vendor who sold a used flag to me for N100 (I really was expecting him to “dash” me).

A lot of people were not willing to take pictures and I didn't blame them. The recent awareness of being kidnapped for money rituals or being arrested to Abuja later in future also played a part. Many people complained about the state of the country and felt there really was no reason to celebrate.

A big thank you to everyone that took pictures and didn't mind the fact that they could disappear and turn to real cash in my pocket by the fetish-looking talking drum. I believe we all are living miracles everyday.

To every Nigerian home and abroad I wish you a happy 54th independence day celebration.

Please kindly check the full Independence day blog post https://potterclayphotography.squarespace.com/54-pictures-54-nigerians-and-nigeria-at-54/2014/9/30/v1hns7s6hx2avc7fhmyd9wmqgm4b7u

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Beautiful....weldone op

Thanks

lol why not make the pix clearer or upload them one by one

The full post is here @Chimax15 https://potterclayphotography.squarespace.com/54-pictures-54-nigerians-and-nigeria-at-54/2014/9/30/v1hns7s6hx2avc7fhmyd9wmqgm4b7u

Mamiya: The full post is here @Chimax15 https://potterclayphotography.squarespace.com/54-pictures-54-nigerians-and-nigeria-at-54/2014/9/30/v1hns7s6hx2avc7fhmyd9wmqgm4b7u

beautiful picx, have bookmarked ur blog

So when Nigeria turns 100, you will get 100 people. Op well done

A very nice and creative task.... Just checked out your site.... You guys are ....just Good! (I love creativity). Keep it up guys!