'Attestation' reflects on the legacy of the #EndSARS movement, which began in 2020 as a response to years of political corruption, human rights violations, and brutality by the Nigerian Police, particularly the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Determined to reform the policing system, young Nigerians organized a series of peaceful nationwide protests to demand change.
Although the movement grew out of hope, it tragically descended into violence and repression as security forces, particularly the police, used live ammunition and tear gas against protesters, resulting in at least 56 deaths, including 12 on October 20, 2020, alone.
In an attempt to symbolize the course of time, I visited public spaces of these pivotal moments of resistance and juxtaposed them with present-day Lagos. This temporal comparison showcases the various stages of struggles and adaptation that have occurred over time. The images, maintaining the original perspectives, serve as a historical record. They chart the physical and symbolic shifts in the urban fabric and reflect the enduring struggle for justice and a better quality of life in Nigeria.
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