The big picture: Aladura churchgoers in Peckham taking a break

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Sophie Green’s image of worshippers in Rye Lane captures a moment when tradition meets urban life

Every Sunday morning, Rye Lane in Peckham, in the London borough of Southwark, becomes filled with groups of worshippers wearing white robes. Photographer Sophie Green, who lives in the area, was enchanted by these figures, spilling in and out of the local Aladura spiritualist African churches. Aladura, which means “praying people” in Yoruba, is a denomination of Christianity characterised by its adherents’ flowing white garments, symbolising tradition, spiritual cleanliness and uniformity.

 

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DoubleEph This is the most meaningless article I have read this year. It is a complete waste of my five minutes.

worshiper’s ? !

DoubleEph Feyi, was afraid when I first saw the headline but it’s a nice piece. I’m always scared reading about Nigeria cause it’s mostly always negative news

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