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Uniting the cultures of Nigeria and Wales through pictures

Story By: Konadu Apau
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Originally from Idofin, Nigeria, photographer Taiye Omokore now lives in Cardiff.

Since moving to Wales, he focuses on bridging his Nigerian background with his experiences in Wales through his work; in storytelling, fashion, and photography.

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Yn wreiddiol o Idofin, Nigeria, mae’r ffotograffydd Taiye Omokore bellach yn byw yng Nghaerdydd.

Ers symud i Gymru, mae’n canolbwyntio ar bontio ei gefndir Nigeraidd gyda’i brofiadau yng Nghymru drwy ei waith; mewn adrodd straeon, ffasiwn a ffotograffiaeth.

A woman in a headdressFfynhonnell y llun,Taiye Omokore
Three people wearing capsFfynhonnell y llun,Taiye Omokore

His first book, My Story in Red, is a very personal project that weaves the warmth and vibrancy of Nigerian culture with the landscape and spirit of Wales.

By using the colour red to represent love, courage, and transformation, the book looks at identity, nostalgia, and self-expression through symbolic elements like the gèlè (head covering) and the fìlà (cap).

My Story in Red celebrates the strength and beauty of Nigerian identity, and invites people to reflect on home, tradition, and belonging, says Taiye.

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Mae ei lyfr cyntaf, My Story in Red, yn brosiect personol iawn sy’n plethu cynhesrwydd ac egni diwylliant Nigeria gyda thirwedd ac ysbryd Cymru.

Wrth ddefnyddio’r lliw coch i gynrychioli cariad, dewrder a thrawsnewid, mae’r llyfr yn edrych ar hunaniaeth, hiraeth a hunan-fynegiant drwy elfennau symbolaidd fel y gèlè (gorchudd pen) a’r fìlà (cap).

Mae My Story in Red yn dathlu cryfder a harddwch hunaniaeth Nigeria, ac yn gwahodd pobl i ystyried cartref, traddodiad a pherthyn, meddai Taiye.

A woman in a headdress in front of a bannerFfynhonnell y llun,Taiye Omokore
Two people in front of a trainFfynhonnell y llun,Taiye Omokore

In 2023, Taiye was awarded Visual Artist of the Year at the Black History Wales Awards, and he is the editorial director of Klat magazine which promotes emerging artists and underrepresented voices in Wales and beyond.

Taiye’s latest commission, Dyfodol Du (Welsh for ‘Black Future’), will appear at the National Library of Wales.

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Yn 2023, cafodd Taiye ei wobrwyo yn Artist Gweledol y Flwyddyn yng Ngwobrau Hanes Pobl Ddu Cymru, ac mae’n gyfarwyddwr golygyddol cylchgrawn Klat sydd yn hyrwyddo artistiaid newydd a lleisiau sy’n cael eu tangynrychioli yng Nghymru a thu hwnt.

Bydd comisiwn diweddaraf Taiye, Dyfodol Du, yn ymddangos yn Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru.

A man on a red sofaFfynhonnell y llun,Taiye Omokore
Two women in headdressesFfynhonnell y llun,Taiye Omokore
Two men in hatsFfynhonnell y llun,Taiye Omokore
A woman wearing a red dress and headdressFfynhonnell y llun,Taiye Omokore
Three people wearing hatsFfynhonnell y llun,Taiye Omokore
A man wearing a hat and boxing glovesFfynhonnell y llun,Taiye Omokore
A man and woman dancingFfynhonnell y llun,
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