A celebration of Muslim women in Lagos – in pictures

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Photographer Medina Dugger captures a playful mood in Nigeria’s largest city

In 2011, visual artist Medina Dugger, from California, moved to Lagos, Nigeria, where she was inspired by local Muslim women to create her series. “The series doesn’t take a stance in favour or against veiling, but supports both a woman’s right to choose and her religious expression,” she says.

 

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You could have sent your photographer onto the streets of London and saved the jet fuel.

I think I see a future movement you wish for us to follow?Mmmmmm? Yes? Just a thought perhaps Mmmmmm? Am I too cynical perhaps?

Dear Guardian, have you EVER celebrated Christian women in ANY country? No? Didn't think so... 🤔

imagine being so enslaved that you celebrate being an oppressed muslim woman. why celebrate being a second class lesser human?

Muslim women in Africa are very jealous of their Christian counterparts. Why? Because Christian husbands treat them very well, especially in relation to Muslim husbands.

“I looked in temples, churches and mosques. I found the Divine within my Heart.”

Are they allowed in the Mosque?

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