Etinosa Yvonne, It’s All in My Head
The research-based, multimedia project by the Nigerian photographer (born 1989) deals with survival following experiences of violence and terrorism. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, a multi-ethnic and multi-religious state that is constantly struggling with atrocities and conflicts of varying degrees. Since 2018, Yvonne has been working with over sixty traumatised adults and children in different parts of the country.
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Hajara Abubakar (24) had to spend 15 days without food, hiding from Boko Haram insurgents, Borno 2018

Former farmer Umaru Adamu (57) lives in an IDP (Internally Displaced Persons) camp, and often suffers from hunger, Borno 2018

Janet Apotinpe (48) had a successful business and had just purchased farm land, when she and her family were forced to move, Lagos 2018

The livelihood of fisherman Jimoh Boton (35) and his family of four children was destroyed by a fire, Lagos 2018

Rahab Elisha (40) and her family got warning about the imminent attack on their village, so they were able to flee in time, Taraba 2019

Tailor Saleh Adams (45) lost his business twice due to crises in 2001 and 2008. It is running again since 2014, Jos 2019

Two of Ibrahim Jubril’s (45) cousins were brutally murdered for no reason within weeks of each other, Kaduna 2019

Deborah Danjuma’s (40) husband was killed in the forest. Now she has to take care of their seven children alone, Kaduna 2019

Abdul-Razak Salisu (27) lost his brother during a massacre, Kaduna 2019

Boko Haram killed Halima’s husband, then raped her and left her pregnant. The baby died at five months old, Borno 2020

Jamila’s first husband was killed by Boko Haran insurgents. Her second husband became violent, Borno 2019

Ukotibono Mbipom’s (86) brother accused her of using witchcraft to kill his three children, Akwa Ibom 2023

Sam Inyang (72) was accused of witchcraft by a neighbour. His reputation was destroyed as a result, Cross River 2023

Arit Akpan’s (75) nephew stole her harvest and accused the childless woman of witchcraft, Cross River 2023

Samuel Ime (18) became an orphan at age five and grew up among relatives who accused him of witchcraft, Akwa Ibom 2023

Fishmonger Ikot-Ekpo’s (82) daughter vilified her in the community by calling her a witch, Akwa Ibom 2023
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