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J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere Nigerian, 1930-2014 Hairstyles, 1963-99, printed 2013 Gelatin silver prints  "Hairstyles are an art form," photographer J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere said. They are also important signifiers. Before Nigerian independence in 1960, wigs and straightening had replaced much of the indigenous hair culture. Following independence, traditional styles reemerged alongside modern designs, attracting the eye of the artist. The more than 1,000 hairstyles captured by Ojeikere in 30 years represent a declaration of self and heritage and reference both past and present. "All these hairstyles are ephemeral," he said. "I want my photographs to be noteworthy traces of them. I always wanted to record moments of beauty, moments of knowledge." Traditional Nigerian Hairstyles, Cool African Hairstyles, Unique African Hairstyles, Afrofuturism Hairstyles, Kenyan Hairstyles, 70s Black Hairstyles, Ancient African Hairstyles, Indigenous Hairstyles, Yoruba Hairstyles

J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere Nigerian, 1930-2014 Hairstyles, 1963-99, printed 2013 Gelatin silver prints "Hairstyles are an art form," photographer J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere said. They are also important signifiers. Before Nigerian independence in 1960, wigs and straightening had replaced much of the indigenous hair culture. Following independence, traditional styles reemerged alongside modern designs, attracting the eye of the artist. The more than 1,000 hairstyles captured by Ojeikere in 30 years…

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Fabulous braids hairstyles to look beautiful this season. - Stylish Naija Nigerian Hairstyles, Trending Braids, Current Hairstyles, Ghana Braids Hairstyles, Stylish Naija, Hairstyles For Ladies, Ghana Braids, Complex Patterns, Hairstyles 2024

The ever stylish and trending braids hairstyle is a timeless and diverse hairdo that has been accepted by people in all class and nations. Cornrows as some braids are called in other clims are identified by their complex patterns. They...

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