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Sunday, 22 January 2012

Nigerian Independence Day

A colourful and glamorous service was held at Westminster Cathedral yesterday to celebrate Nigerian Independence Day.

14 comments:

  1. That's a great shot, Mo!!

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  2. Great pic. But so sad that the news from Nigeria was so tragic.

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  3. I didn't even know that it was Nigerian independence day - thanks for sharing :)

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  4. Superb portrait! Love that headdress. Beat's the bishop's hat! :-)

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  5. She looks fabulous and so happy.

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  6. This image really tells the story - WOW!

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  7. It is an image of someone who participates wholly in life...a royal queen, of course! Wonderfully expressive portrait.

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  8. Excellent portrait Mo, not many that could carry off a 'chapeau' as big and colourful as this one. She looks fabulous.

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  9. I bet this was a wonderful ceremony to see. This woman looks so happy in her brilliant costume.

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  10. There are so many lovely traditional costumes all over Africa, they are always so colorful!

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  11. A beautiful smile, love the hat.

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  12. What a beautiful photo! I lived in Nigeria in the late 70s.

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