Wrapping up the first edition of ‘SCARRED’!

During the weekend of Friday, 29 November to Sunday, 1 December 2019, the Mãe Africa Development Initiative (Mãe Africa) hosted its first exhibition titled ‘SCARRED’ in London at Unit 6, Covent Garden and was thrilled to welcome over 700 visitors through its doors. The exhibition which was supported by the British Council in Nigeria, revisited Africa’s body tradition through striking photography from internationally acclaimed and award-winning Eric Lafforgue (France), Trevor Cole (Northern Ireland) and dynamic talents, Nadine Ibrahim (Nigeria), Anibal Bueno (Spain), Hannah Longole (Uganda) and Anyango Mpinga (Kenya). 

For a look back on the exhibition and programming, click here to view the event’s booklet.

The event boasted an enriching a programme of activities including screenings, body art activity by Yusuff Aina (Nigeria) and spotlight conversations with Dr. Toyin Ajao, Dr. Chuu Krydz Ikwuemesi, Ryan Ouellette, Anyango Mpinga, Nallah Sangaré and Laurence Sessou.

To view the full gallery of photos, click here

The feedback from visitors where overall positive as evidenced by the notes left on the ‘SCARRED’ mural at the entrance of the venue. Visitors also enquired about finding out more about ‘SCARRED’, with general sentiments expressing the desire to see the exhibition return to London for a longer period of time. We are working on making this happen!