Dappa Solomon Photography

27/05/2025

⏳ In Focus on Wiki Africa Hour:
Get ready to explore the creativity, culture, and impact of one of the most dynamic visual storytelling contests on the continent — Wiki Loves Africa 2025!

🌍📸 Organised by Wiki In Africa in collaboration with the Wikimedia movement, join us as we spotlight the highlights of the year, the richness of Africa through the lenses of photographers and videographers from across the globe.

🎙️This episode features Hilary Ogali, Wiki Loves Africa Facilitator, and Dappa Solomon, documentary photographer and brand developer, who offers fresh insights drawn from his successful experience leading a team in Nigeria.

Dappa will share the challenges, surprises, and triumphs of bringing Wiki Loves Africa to life in his community, offering valuable tips for anyone interested in participating or organising locally. Whether you're a seasoned Wikimedian or just discovering the movement, this conversation promises to inspire and inform.

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14/05/2025

Please follow the link to watch our Afang soup cooking process highlights.

The full video will also drop on our YouTube channel soon..

Afang Soup is a delicious and nutritious vegetable soup that originates from the Efik people of Cross River State in Southern Nigeria (Niger Delta region). T...

10/05/2025

A lady gracefully adorned in an Akwete cloth ensemble — a traditional handwoven textile of Igbo origin, celebrated for its intricate patterns and rich cultural heritage.

Circa: 1970s

“As regards Akwete cloth, it appears to be agreed that the weaving of the Akwete cloth began in the South Eastern part of Nigeria in the Mid 19th Century as a response to the emergence of a wealthy middle class of indigenous palm oil traders in the Southern region of the country.

These traders profited from the burgeoning oil palm trade that arose in the wake of the demise of the Atlantic slave trade. The Akwete weavers imitated the European luxury cloth imported by wealthy indigenous oil palm traders by adapting their vertical looms to make cloth characterized by elaborate brocade patterns that formerly had been restricted to ceremonial textiles in the Benin and Yorba Kingdoms.

It would appear that some of the weaving designs also incorporated ‘threads unraveled from foreign cloth'. There is evidence that the designs of the Akwete cloth have been over time been influenced by designs from the south western part of Nigeria from England and India”

Culled from: Page 40- The Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions in Africa by Enyinna Nwauche.

Image Credit: Horniman Museums Archive

09/05/2025

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01/05/2025

Welcome to the Month of May.

This is wishing you all a beautiful lovely new month.

28/04/2025

There are so many undocumented cultural heritage in Nigeria and the Ihima Echeane Festival Celebration of the Ebira people is one of such cultural heritage... Beautiful ❤️ Culture.

05/04/2025

Happy World Drummers Day to all the beat-makers, rhythm-weavers, and groove-lovers out there! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a backyard jam enthusiast, today is all about celebrating the universal language of drums. So grab your sticks, congas, or djembe and let’s get this rhythm party started! Share your favorite drumming moments, inspirations, or techniques with us and let’s keep the beat going all day long!

31/03/2025

Karikpo Masquerade of the Ogoni people.

The Ogoni is an ethnic group located in Rivers South-East senatorial district of Rivers State, in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria.

The Ogoni rose to international attention after a massive public protest campaign against Shell Oil, led by the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People.

Ogoni ethnic group holds rich cultural heritage in the Niger Delta region of Rivers State.

Karikpo is just one of the numerous masquerades and culture they hold sacred and display.

06/03/2025

📢 Register for the Wiki Loves Africa 2025 Launch & Training in Niger Delta

Are you passionate about photography, culture, African delicacies and storytelling?

Join us for the Wiki Loves Africa 2025 launch and training session in the Niger Delta.
(Both online and onsite)

This year’s theme, “Farm to Plate,” focuses on capturing the journey of food from cultivation to consumption.

This session will cover:
✅ How to participate in the contest
✅ Photography and storytelling tips
✅ Uploading images to Wikimedia Commons

Register now: https://forms.gle/5GSEDGv1QkRLErHm9

Let's learn, connect, and contribute to free knowledge.

Let us tell the world about our Niger Delta food stories and how rich the Niger Delta is in terms of agriculture and food.

This is also an opportunity for those who have been yarning to learn how Wikipedia works to join in this. You'll have your own Wikipedia account created and you'll get to learn how to build your own portfolio and collections.

Please use the link above to register.

08/02/2025

Culture is not just a relic of the past—it is the soul of a people, a bridge between generations, and a guide for the future.

..documenting the pulse of life.

15/01/2025

Teaching children about their culture and involving them in cultural activities is vital for preserving the rich heritage of any community. The beautiful example of parents dressing up their children for the Egbelegbe masquerade over the weekend in Opobo Kingdom demonstrates this perfectly. It shows a commitment to passing down the traditions, values, and identity of the Ibani Ijaw people to the next generation.

One of the key benefits of such participation is fostering a sense of pride and belonging in the children. By bringing them home to witness and partake in their ancestral heritage, parents ensure that these traditions remain vibrant and relevant. It also strengthens family and community bonds while instilling respect and appreciation for their roots. Such efforts keep the cultural flame alive, ensuring it shines brightly for generations to come.

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