Through intimate family portraits, Marcellina Akpojotor advocates for girls' education in Nigeria - CNN

Using acrylics and leftover Ankara fabric that she sources from local fashion houses, Marcellina Akpojotor's portraits tell a story of family, femininity, and female empowerment in contemporary African society.

arts Only 10 countries in the world have a bigger gender gap than Nigeria when it comes to education, with around 70% of boys in the country attending primary school, compared to only 58% of girls. … [+4502 chars]

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