From the Sahara Desert to Lagos! Photos of Dr Newton Jibunoh, Kelechi Amadi-Obi & Chimamanda Adichie at the “Whispers from the Sahara” Auction
Posted on Monday, September 10th, 2012 at 12:29 PMBy Damilare Aiki
Dr Newton & Elizabeth Jibunor
On the eve of Wednesday 29th August 2012, art collectors, enthusiasts, heads of corporate organizations and members of the press gathered at DIDI Museum, 175 Akin Adesola Street,Victoria Island, Lagos for the Whispers from the Sahara auction.
The event which was an evening of sophistication and enlightenment, kicked off with a bang. As attendees including award winning author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian arts patron, Otunba Adekunle Ojora and Udo Okonjo, who heads Fine & Country- the company that supported the event, sipped on refreshing cocktails, the amiable auctioneer Kola and Soni Irabor went straight to the order of the day.
The exhibiting artist, ace Nigerian photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, who took over 5000 photos while on the last desert expedition across the Sahara Desert in the company of renowned Desert Warrior and one of Nigeria’s foremost environmentalist, Dr Newton Jibunoh, displayed 15 of his “Whispers from the Sahara” shots. They were auctioned off between the price range of N 100,000 and N 750,000.
During the auction, Dr Newton Jibunoh gave a brief explanation about each work of art and the reasons for the captions. BN was on the scene at the event and we have all the photos.
Photos
Arrivals
Otunba Adekunle Ojora
Kelechi Amadi Obi
Udo Okonji
Bashorun J.K. Randle
Nike Balogun
Winifred Menah
Tony Onyeama
Adaure Achumba
Ifueko Oyegun
Nduka Nwonye
Latasha Ngwube
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie & Ivara Esege
Chantelle Abdul
Chioma Okolie
Oyaklure Jamgbade & Iden Ebohon
Patricia Okondor
Ufuoma Koloko
Toyin Alasi
The Whispers from the Sahara Auction
Photo Credit: Kola Oshalusi for Insigna
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Nice!
If Adaure wasn’t my best friend’s sister, I would have married her since our ISL days. Babe is drop-dead gorg….RIHANNA TINZ!
My dear, it is better to try and fail, than never to have tried at all.. .. I say go for it.. * wink*
You better go for it boy. Chick is a babe!
intellectuals, fashionistas and beauticians…….power packed women
nice event
lovely
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CHiamanda is truly lovely.
This gallery is so damn lovely… see my desert warrior is getting older, kudos Boss.
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Nice pics
Beautiful people. Very classy event.
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Nike Balogun looks nice. I’m loving the combination. Not like it would affect me in any way but I hope that’s not retouched hair I’m seeing on Chimamanda’s head.
Love the pictures esp the Spirit dance. It looks deep. Love Kelechi. Does he run any photography courses?
lol…@retouched hair on chimamanda’s head….
Hello. Every1., thanks for all the lovely comments. I’m glad you all like what you see. I planned the eventand it feels good to hear people say nice things about your work. God bless you all. Pls feel free to visit the DiDi Museum any time.
Any time I see that lady…chamamanda Adiche….I just wish I’m n her shoe,every day I keep wondering how that great book was written,how the idea was all gathered and beautifully put together to make an interesting read! Rep for chinua achebe and her!!!!!!
It’s true. Adaure looks gorg in this photo! http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_1569.jpg
Adaora simple and cutie
Ltasha, pls u should wear heels not flats to an event most especially with a dress and jacket.You are launching fashion police afterall
Latasha, pls heels should be worn to an event not flats most especially with a dress. you are supposed to be launching naija fashion police afterall.
Nice pictures. J K Randle, sir I gree your one. Very dapper.
Natasha, that pout…
Is this the same Latasha of glamtv? the nig version of fp??
u must be kidding with the flats
go and rest jor
@Remi Dat was my first thot but then i looked closely n noticed she has a bad leg. I don’t think she can wear heels, I might be wrong tho.
Awww am always fan girling on Chimamanda just love that girl!
Nike Balogun looks FABULOUS!!! Love the whole look.
Dr.J…one of the nicest men i’ve ever met….God bless you sir