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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by Airforce1(m): 7:25pm On Apr 15, 2015
GIYAZZ:
Buhahahahahahaha! @ Ah! The most powerful one is in Oshogbo!" gringrin

Like seriously? I don't believe Mami water exists. I don't.

CC Sholay2011 angry

Demelza cheesy

Glamrock shocked

Pagan9ja grin

Odumchi undecided

Airforce1 (Your people cheesy)


Mtchew cheesy cheesy
Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by GIYAZZ(m): 7:28pm On Apr 15, 2015
Airforce1:


Mtchew cheesy cheesy
shey na your people na? grin
Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by Airforce1(m): 7:29pm On Apr 15, 2015
GIYAZZ:
shey na your people na? grin

I don't know what you're talking about grin
Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by GIYAZZ(m): 7:32pm On Apr 15, 2015
Airforce1:


I don't know what you're talking about grin
I thought Andyblaze said you're from Oshogbo. And your people wear white and white with no slippers claiming they've got superpowers like the one Tochi posted. grin
Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by sholay2011(m): 11:22pm On Apr 15, 2015
GIYAZZ:
Buhahahahahahaha! @ Ah! The most powerful one is in Oshogbo!" gringrin

Like seriously? I don't believe Mami water exists. I don't.

CC Sholay2011 angry

Demelza cheesy

Glamrock shocked

Pagan9ja grin

Odumchi undecided

Airforce1 (Your people cheesy)

Lol...
Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by GIYAZZ(m): 11:32pm On Apr 15, 2015
sholay2011:

Lol...
You just abandon this thread na
Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by tunapa2009(m): 9:09am On Apr 16, 2015
sholay2011:

Lol...
guy, u r a specialist in identifying "mama waters". Do you still possess such skill?grin
Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by sholay2011(m): 9:40am On Apr 16, 2015
GIYAZZ:
You just abandon this thread na
I didn't..

always liked and shared...

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by TochiPhotos(m): 5:55pm On Apr 16, 2015
So sorry I had to take down the amazing story of the Paedtric intensivists. She reached out and wanted it taken down for some reasons but it will be up as soon as we sort out a few things... Hopefully.

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by cococandy(f): 6:07pm On Apr 16, 2015
TochiPhotos:
"We are mami water people from Osun Oshogbo, we came to Lagos to look for festival donations.
HOL: Do you have super powers?
Yes.
HOL: Which one of you is more powerful?
Ah! We are just messengers the most powerful one is in Oshogbo."
grin
Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by GIYAZZ(m): 7:22pm On Apr 16, 2015
sholay2011:

I didn't..

always liked and shared...
Lol I see. No probs sha.

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by TochiPhotos(m): 4:45pm On Apr 17, 2015
" Last year, one of the boys I taught in this school came around. He bought many books for the school and hired a tractor to mow the grass. I was really proud, I took him round the classes and used him as an example to motivate the pupils.
He went to this same abandoned school and he worked hard and became successful. I told them they too can become successful if they read their books and work hard. This is my joy as a teacher, to see my students grow up and become something in life.
Sadly, the grasses are back and so will the snakes and when it rains heavily, the water level reaches the chest and we have to evacuate the students and move to another school temporary. I hope government remembers our school soon."

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by TochiPhotos(m): 8:12pm On Apr 18, 2015
"I told my father I'm tired of going to school, told him I don't see myself doing all these government work or any work someone can just wake up and decide to sack you.
He asked me what I wanted to do and I told him I wanted to learn handwork, he agreed and gave me the go ahead. I've finished learning and will soon open my own workshop.
I do get worried sometimes and I pray to be successful so I don't have any reason to regret my decision."

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by GIYAZZ(m): 11:15pm On Apr 18, 2015
TochiPhotos:
"I told my father I'm tired of going to school, told him I don't see myself doing all these government work or any work someone can just wake up and decide to sack you.
He asked me what I wanted to do and I told him I wanted to learn handwork, he agreed and gave me the go ahead. I've finished learning and will soon open my own workshop.
I do get worried sometimes and I pray to be successful so I don't have any reason to regret my decision."
Hmm mm. . . I don't really know what to say about this dude. Well, I hope he becomes successful in this kinda life he's chosen for himself.


@ Tochi _Bro, What's the update about that little girl though?
Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by TochiPhotos(m): 7:57am On Apr 19, 2015
GIYAZZ:
Hmm mm. . . I don't really know what to say about this dude. Well, I hope he becomes successful in this kinda life he's chosen for himself.


@ Tochi _Bro, What's the update about that little girl though?
They went for further tests during the week and the updated medical reports have been sent to the hospitals who requested for an updated echo scan. will update the page about the progress soon as we get a feedback from the hospitals.

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by TochiPhotos(m): 7:20pm On Apr 20, 2015
I started a fish farm in 1999 while in Jr secondary school. I started with a few hundred fishlings and my farm has grown over the years and I have over 5 thousand fishes now. I studied journalism and worked briefly at Lagos state television but it affected my time in the farm and I couldn't just let go of my fishes.
I think I've become attached and have some sort of emotional connection to my fishes. Watching and feeding them everyday, that transition from fishlings to adults fascinates me.
HOL: How does one become attached to fishes? is it the same kind of attachment one shares with their pets?
I can't really explain how it works but I just know there is this connection. It's not like I have a particular fish I've kept with me for years , I do sell them off.
HOL: Do you cry when your fishlings die?
I don't know if I'm supposed to admit I've cried because of a fish but let me share this with you.
One evening I wanted to withdraw money from the atm and get fish food but for some reason the atm refused to pay and that was the only bank in my area. I couldn't get feed for the fishes and had no one to borrow from. I came back to the pond and all the fishes rushed to the front as they do when I bring food for them but this time I didn't bring any food. I stood there looking at them, I didn't know how to explain to them I couldn't get their food. I too couldn't eat that night I stood vigil there watching them and waiting for day break so I can go and get there food."

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by Nobody: 7:54pm On Apr 20, 2015
Very touching story, when u love what u do, it no longer becomes work but fun....... wink

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by TochiPhotos(m): 6:14pm On Apr 21, 2015
" I woke up one morning and just decided to get a tattoo. I've been a Barber for close to 16 years and a clipper was the only thing that came to mind.
I don't regret it at all and it makes me feel good especially when people compliment it."

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by TochiPhotos(m): 6:41pm On Apr 22, 2015
"My girlfriend left me 4 years ago, we started dating when we were in JS3 and we planned to get married as soon as we finish Uni and get good jobs. After graduation and NYSC I applied for jobs but didn't get any.
I had this childhood friend, he already had a job and was doing well. We were not that close but we grew up in the same area and went to school together at some point so I consider him a friend and he knew I was dating my girl. One day, my girlfriend told me he asked for her hand in marriage. I was very angry, he knew we were together and have intentions of getting married once I find my feet.
Before I knew what was happening, he took drinks to her parents and they accepted him knowing fully well me and their daughter had plans. My girl cried and cried, she didn't want to get married to him but her parents pushed her and she eventually agreed.
It was the lowest point of my life, I locked myself inside for weeks and even thought of committing suicide. She was the love of my life and it really affected me. I'll be 28 in a few weeks and the only thing that matters to me now is work, happiness and becoming a better man.
They've been married for 4 years but she hasn't been able to conceive. She said her mum told her to go and beg me and ask for my forgiveness. I told her I have nothing against her, I wasn't ready and it wasn't her fault. I'm actually not happy she hasn't conceived and I do pray God Blesses their Union."

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by sholay2011(m): 6:46pm On Apr 22, 2015
TochiPhotos:
"My girlfriend left me 4 years ago, we started dating when we were in JS3 and we planned to get married as soon as we finish Uni and get good jobs. After graduation and NYSC I applied for jobs but didn't get any.
I had this childhood friend, he already had a job and was doing well. We were not that close but we grew up in the same area and went to school together at some point so I consider him a friend and he knew I was dating my girl. One day, my girlfriend told me he asked for her hand in marriage. I was very angry, he knew we were together and have intentions of getting married once I find my feet.
Before I knew what was happening, he took drinks to her parents and they accepted him knowing fully well me and their daughter had plans. My girl cried and cried, she didn't want to get married to him but her parents pushed her and she eventually agreed.
It was the lowest point of my life, I locked myself inside for weeks and even thought of committing suicide. She was the love of my life and it really affected me. I'll be 28 in a few weeks and the only thing that matters to me now is work, happiness and becoming a better man.
They've been married for 4 years but she hasn't been able to conceive. She said her mum told her to go and beg me and ask for my forgiveness. I told her I have nothing against her, I wasn't ready and it wasn't her fault. I'm actually not happy she hasn't conceived and I do pray God Blesses their Union."
Awwwww....

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by Nobody: 8:19pm On Apr 22, 2015
TochiPhotos:
4 weeks ago, we tried to crowd source funds to help Iya Abeji get back to her fish business. Then, we weren't able to setup a gofundme account and had to use PAGA as the payment processor. Unfortunately, during the call for donations, the PAGA page had technical issues which prevented those that wanted to donate from doing so and we didn't get a donation. A single donation came in few days later after they were able to sort it out and we've asked them to refund the donor. We haven't updated the page about Iya Abeji and I'm sure lots of people would want to know how that went. A lot of people wanted to help and we are so sorry and sad it ended the way it did, like everyone on the page, nothing would have made us happier than to see her back to her business and we accept responsibility for the failure and apologize to all those who wanted to help Iya Abeji but couldn't do so. Paga's incompetence taught us a great lesson and moving forward it won't happen again. Thanks.
Hi Tochi,

So because the previous account didn't work, no more donations for her? You want her case dumped or what?
Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by singlefade25(f): 8:24am On Apr 23, 2015
TochiPhotos:

Yea... meanwhile, a couple of people on Instagram said they'd like to contribute and help her start her fish business again, nothing concrete yet aside their comment but I hope it works out.
Pls I need her contact.
Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by TochiPhotos(m): 7:33pm On Apr 23, 2015
MarvellousGod:
Hi Tochi,

So because the previous account didn't work, no more donations for her? You want her case dumped or what?
Not at all. I gave her number to some people who wanted to take it up personally after the donations failed. I will try and check up on her soon to know if they later did something for her. And if they didn't, after Vivian's case we would go back to her own.. .. Hopefully.

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by TochiPhotos(m): 7:34pm On Apr 23, 2015
"I think I got my first drum when I was 5, my father made it for me. He too was a drummer and he told me his dad made him his first drum when he was about my age. It's a family tradition.
I remember always sitting on the foot of his chair, listening attentively and trying to recreate the sounds he made.
HOL: What's the biggest event you've played in?
My troupe played in the Oba of Lagos's coronation. It was a privilege to play in such an occasion. I remember when we were in the bus from Oyo to the coronation, we always joked and laughed whenever we are going for an event but everybody was just silent that day it was a big day for all us."

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by TochiPhotos(m): 6:19pm On Apr 24, 2015
"I'm a pediatric intensivist; a doctor who takes care of seriously ill infants and children needing high-level care and monitoring in an ICU. Children who have trauma/ severe injuries, loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing, overwhelming infections, organ failure etc. We use mechanical ventilators and other advanced technologies to help children stay alive and recover from severe illness. It’s a relatively new specialty and, as far as I know, there are no other pediatric intensivists in Nigeria. Pediatric intensivists around the world tend to practice in places with advanced health systems.
In the ten years I spent in the US, I always felt homesick. I thought the feeling would go away but it never did.
When I was done training in the US and started working as a pediatric intensivist, I didn’t feel fulfilled at my job, it just didn’t feel like I was doing my life’s work. I was always looking for ways to take care of Nigerian children. Moving back home to Nigeria and working here seemed like a solution to both longings.
HOL: What's the most meaningful thing you've done since you moved back?
A few weeks after I arrived, I got a phone call from a pediatric heart surgeon who also moved back to Nigeria from the US. He told me about a 2 year old boy in Abuja who had undergone open-heart surgery to repair a very complex heart defect. The child remained in ICU for about 10 days, unconscious and on a ventilator and wasn’t getting better; he wondered if I could help. This was my specialty. I was very happy to help. I went out to Abuja and worked with the team to help take care of the child. He got better and is fine now, home with his family. It was very moving for me to be able to provide this sort of care to a child in Nigeria knowing that it’s a very specialized service that is not otherwise available in the country. It gave meaning to my move back home."

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by GIYAZZ(m): 6:37pm On Apr 24, 2015
Beautiful kind African woman.

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by TochiPhotos(m): 4:50pm On Apr 26, 2015
"My parents separated 2 years ago, I wasn't at home when he left, I went to school and when I came back I noticed the big TV and some other things were missing and I knew my dad had moved out. I don't think my presence would have made any difference, I kinda saw it coming.
I stay with my mum, my dad still worships in our Church and I see him on Sundays. I think they are both happier since they separated.
I did well in my SAT and I hope to get a scholarship from any of the schools I applied to. Tuition fees are expensive and I want to make things easier for my mum."

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by Nobody: 6:20am On Apr 27, 2015
TochiPhotos:
"My parents separated 2 years ago, I wasn't at home when he left, I went to school and when I came back I noticed the big TV and some other things were missing and I knew my dad had moved out. I don't think my presence would have made any difference, I kinda saw it coming.
I stay with my mum, my dad still worships in our Church and I see him on Sundays. I think they are both happier since they separated.
I did well in my SAT and I hope to get a scholarship from any of the schools I applied to. Tuition fees are expensive and I want to make things easier for my mum."
I pray you get the scholarship and really make things easier for your mum....
@ the bolded I see a well brought up babe that does not play blame game... Their separation Is their lives and since they are happy its fine... But still I wish they come back and still be happy

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by shilling(f): 7:32am On Apr 27, 2015
He's handsome and has a great heart. Not many people would be able to forgive.

TochiPhotos:
"My girlfriend left me 4 years ago, we started dating when we were in JS3 and we planned to get married as soon as we finish Uni and get good jobs.

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by homesteady(m): 7:45am On Apr 27, 2015
TochiPhotos:
"My parents separated 2 years ago, I wasn't at home when he left, I went to school and when I came back I noticed the big TV and some other things were missing and I knew my dad had moved out. I don't think my presence would have made any difference, I kinda saw it coming.
I stay with my mum, my dad still worships in our Church and I see him on Sundays. I think they are both happier since they separated.
I did well in my SAT and I hope to get a scholarship from any of the schools I applied to. Tuition fees are expensive and I want to make things easier for my mum."

the father took the TV? undecided he couldn't even leave it for his daughter!

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Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by shilling(f): 8:57am On Apr 27, 2015
What is their address?

TochiPhotos:

You've eaten their before? they've made me fall in love with gbegiri and ewedu with amala lol. The jolloff is good too.
Re: The Humans Of Lagos (Street Photography Project) by TochiPhotos(m): 8:18pm On Apr 27, 2015
shilling:
What is their address?

It's in Kakawa, off broadstreet. It's inside the car park opposite Fcmb head office or that Anglican church in Tinubu round about just ask around when you get there.

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