Anny Robert takes pictures that tell diverse stories, and Johnnie Walker makes the smoothest whiskey, so it’s no surprise that they came together to take us on a soulful journey that captures the beauty of Nigerian culture at The Confluence exhibition. From iconic looks to the Nigerian spirit that simply shines off these images, here are our favourite pictures from the exhibition.
Title: Coronation
Three become one when the kingdom become their bond
We’re all kings and queens of the land and the kingdom is our crown — our unifying element. Make of this what you will.
Title: The Anchor
You’re stayed by the stories of your heritage
Do you see the baddie in her crown? It’s the resting [redacted] face for us. She’s giving water goddess that no one should even think of trying, because her squad would take you down.
Title: Culture Inertia
Go back to where you began, long before your birth in this time
We’re not even going to lie, we saw this and had to pause for a minute. It’s a loaded photo, for sure, especially when you think about how it charges us to think about home.
Title: We are here now
Love flourishes beyond the boundaries of tribes
We’re in awe of this one. The past doesn’t matter much. We are here now, united by love.
Title: Metamorphosis of Identity
Regaining the self begins from within
Have you ever thought about who you are and what where you’re from make you. Only you can answer these questions, and it leads to a journey of self-discover. The deep reflection aside, this is a fun photo.
Title: Mr Perfect
A crown prepared for royalty, will seldom fit the unprepared.
Only one question to ask here; are you ready to be royalty?
Title: The Confluence
Only in unity, shall the spirits know their God
The unity theme shines through here too. Who we pray to is not as important as praying in one voice.
Title: Dusk in Abak
Remember your creator in the cool of the evening
Not much to say here. The call to action in the description says it all.
Not only are these pictures breath taking, but we love the way they merge the Nigerian culture of old with the present, from the traditional dancers in their ballet shoes, to the idan with his glass of Johnny Walker whiskey, Anny Robert has outdone himself once more.