From the African Streets Volume 1
From the African Streets Volume 1: See My city is a photography focused publication by Unpublished Africa. While each city has its own ebb and flow, one thing remains consistent from city to city and country to country – we need more stories documented and shared by African visual storytellers. Photographers have narrative power and the photographs in this publication are more than just snapshots of reality. They introduced old spaces in new ways while highlighting the perspective of the person behind the lens. Contributors: Paul Addo (Ghana), Fekadu Baye Belay (Ethopia), Abraham Acquah (Ghana), Bantubahle Khotso Mahlangu (South Africa), Phopolo Maloka (South Africa), Hafsa boraei Mohammed (Sudan), Malembo Simbano (Tanzania), Butsya Smith (Uganda), Derrick Magezi Kagena (Uganda), Maingaila Muvundika (Zambia) Usher Nyambi (Zimbabwe), Thamsanqa Sibanda (Zimbabwe).
From the African Streets Volume 1: See My city is a photography focused publication by Unpublished Africa. While each city has its own ebb and flow, one thing remains consistent from city to city and country to country – we need more stories documented and shared by African visual storytellers. Photographers have narrative power and the photographs in this publication are more than just snapshots of reality. They introduced old spaces in new ways while highlighting the perspective of the person behind the lens.
Contributors: Paul Addo (Ghana), Fekadu Baye Belay (Ethopia), Abraham Acquah (Ghana), Bantubahle Khotso Mahlangu (South Africa), Phopolo Maloka (South Africa), Hafsa boraei Mohammed (Sudan), Malembo Simbano (Tanzania), Butsya Smith (Uganda), Derrick Magezi Kagena (Uganda), Maingaila Muvundika (Zambia) Usher Nyambi (Zimbabwe), Thamsanqa Sibanda (Zimbabwe).
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see my city:<br />
AUGUST 2023<br />
A reality life offers us is in both good and bad existing at <strong>the</strong> same<br />
time. Ano<strong>the</strong>r is in how our opinions can be shaped by <strong>the</strong><br />
information we take in, which more often than not leads us to<br />
conclude that something is ei<strong>the</strong>r good or bad. The stories we hear,<br />
see and share have impact. When <strong>the</strong> call out was made for this<br />
volume, <strong>the</strong> first sentence read:<br />
You have narrative power.<br />
While it was to <strong>the</strong> photographer interested in sharing <strong>the</strong>ir work, this<br />
phrase holds true for all of us as we all play a role in shaping <strong>the</strong><br />
narrative surrounding our cities. Visual storytelling is dynamic;<br />
transcending language and literacy barriers. The <strong>African</strong><br />
photographer is in an interesting position as with a growing interest<br />
in <strong>African</strong> stories, who else is in a better position to narrate <strong>the</strong>m?<br />
As you go through this photography focused publication, I encourage<br />
you to not only join us in celebrating <strong>the</strong> photographer’s work and all<br />
it beholds, but to bring to mind <strong>the</strong> narratives you have had<br />
surrounding <strong>the</strong> cities showcased and be open to having <strong>the</strong>m<br />
challenged. The <strong>the</strong>me “See my city” is a call to action, and an<br />
encouragement to see our continent for all it is.<br />
— Anesu-Tendesai Chikumba
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