Discrimination against albinos is a societal problem we pray ends in 2017. The Onome Akinlolu Majaro (OAM) Foundation has been raising awareness concerning this. They partnered with EVI Photography and other creative artists to enlighten the community on the discrimination albinos face, and penned a poem dedicated to the issue. I am an Albino So what? Call me whatever you like, Oyinbo, Afin, Yellow paw-paw… I can be whatever I want to be YOU really can’t stop me I can be a mother, a designer and much more I can achieve all my dreams You seem to forget that I could be your brother, mother, sister or any other person close you. The next time you see me in your neighbourhood, rather than stare at me with disgust and irritation, Treat me with love, care and respect Cos that’s what I deserve I deserve a normal life. STOP THE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST ALBINOS. ONE OF US That white skin Those bluish sometimes grey eyes And of course the yellowish or golden hair. You really can’t help but notice when an albino passes by. These unique creatures Where did they emerge from? Are they ghosts? Are they angels? Are they…? The questions are unending. So many misconceptions… Albinism is the absence of melanin that gives human skin, eyes and hair their colour. Albinos are one of us. They have dreams, passions, and goals like every one of us. They have emotions and feelings They can be whatever they want to be Albinos are amongst us. They are everywhere we go; North, East, West and South. Let’s look beyond their complexion. Let’s end this discrimination against albinos. Let’s embrace them because in the end, they are ONE OF US.” Team
Photography/Creative Idea & Direction:@evi_photography Photography Assistants: @provabs @foluartstudio@folababarinde Studio: @emmanueloyeleke Copywriter: @mercy.onun Models: Adanna @okagbareonome, Aduke @ugobella for @oam_foundation Aisha @mimzbee Accessories: @styledbyseun for @janemichaelekanem Graphic Artist: @derickft Makeup: @merakibyonome Hairstylist: @ceezysstyling Source: Bella Naija
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Eva
6/1/2017 11:12:59 am
Welldone OAM Foundation.Together we can make a difference
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NigerianNGO
7/1/2017 05:01:25 pm
We should spread the word to prevent discrimination of albinos in Nigeria. OAM foundation is paving the way!
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