In conversation with Riona Buthello
SPOTLIGHT In conversation with Riona Buthello November 2022 “I like to paint scenes that we see often but don’t think too much about; somewhat mundane but beautiful scenes that are easily forgotten, yet at the same time buried in our memories.” Riona is an oil painter based in Manchester, UK. Á: Can you tell us […]
Words Out
Words Out Flash fiction by Reece Watson October 2022 The curtain was drawn. With it, some of us sighed, others puffed. All of us had begun to relax. After a few moments, we gathered in a line in order of appearance and braced. The first few to go out practiced a smile and let it […]
Rediscovering
Rediscovering A journey into my womanhood, in four parts. Part I By Charmaine Adetola Shaw October 2022 Thumbnail illustration by Carole Maillard Thumbnail illustration by Carole Maillard REDISCOVERING “To find something or someone again after losing or forgetting about it, or them, for a long time” “I am not yours to use as you please […]
Léa
Léa Photographed by Audrey Mballa October 2022 Model — Léa Adelise You can find more of Audrey’s work here and here.
The Fab Sojourner: Part 5
The Fab Sojourner Part V By Alexander Ashimole October 2022 An abstract Editorial chronicling a fictional but relatable journey through fashionable pieces. Photography — Alexander Ashimole Direction & Story — Alexander Ashimole BTS & Assist. — Dara Banjo & Akanni Gomez Styling — Uduak Betiku Makeup — Amina Bolaji Model — Joy Akhigbe You can […]
The Fab Sojourner: Part 4
The Fab Sojourner Part IV By Alexander Ashimole October 2022 An abstract Editorial chronicling a fictional but relatable journey through fashionable pieces. Photography — Alexander Ashimole Direction & Story — Alexander Ashimole BTS & Assist. — Dara Banjo & Akanni Gomez Styling — Uduak Betiku Makeup — Amina Bolaji Model — Joy Akhigbe You can […]
The Fab Sojourner: Part 3
The Fab Sojourner Part III By Alexander Ashimole October 2022 An abstract Editorial chronicling a fictional but relatable journey through fashionable pieces. Photography — Alexander Ashimole Direction & Story — Alexander Ashimole BTS & Assist. — Dara Banjo & Akanni Gomez Styling — Uduak Betiku Makeup — Amina Bolaji Model — Joy Akhigbe You can […]
The Fab Sojourner: Part 2
The Fab Sojourner Part II By Alexander Ashimole October 2022 An abstract Editorial chronicling a fictional but relatable journey through fashionable pieces. Photography — Alexander Ashimole Direction & Story — Alexander Ashimole BTS & Assist. — Dara Banjo & Akanni Gomez Styling — Uduak Betiku Makeup — Amina Bolaji Model — Joy Akhigbe You can […]
The Fab Sojourner: Part 1
The Fab Sojourner Part I By Alexander Ashimole October 2022 An abstract Editorial chronicling a fictional but relatable journey through fashionable pieces. Photography — Alexander Ashimole Direction & Story — Alexander Ashimole BTS & Assist. — Dara Banjo & Akanni Gomez Styling — Uduak Betiku Makeup — Amina Bolaji Model — Joy Akhigbe You can […]
Cabelo Bedjo
Cabelo Bedjo October 2022 An experimental film based on intimacy, self-acceptance, textured hair and the mimesis of communal safe spaces created by women of colour. https://ajifa.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Cabelbedjo.mov Cabelo Bedjo, an expression for ‘ugly hair’ generally referring to kinkier textures in Cape-Verdean Creole, showcases the process of styling with the hair eventually coming into contact with water, thus […]
