A photojournalist based predominantly in Lagos, Nigeria’s cultural hub, Yagazie Emezi (@yagazieemezi) has shot stories for an array of prestigious clients, from The New York Times and The Washington Post to National Geographic and Architectural Digest. In her photographs, she’s committed to centering the voices of those traditionally ignored or disregarded, and asks her audience to rethink what they believe they already know about sexuality, African women’s desires, beauty, health, and human rights. 📷️⁠ ⁠ In COLORS’ latest editorial, writer Vanessa Peterson (@vanessapeterson) spoke to Emezi about reclaiming agency, spotlighting underrepresented narratives, and why no one has “the authority to just take people’s photos” without first gaining their trust.🫂⁠ ⁠ Read the full interview via the link in bio. ⁠