Journeys Through Zaria, Kano, and the Nigerian Countryside
 
This collection presents a series of charcoal drawings, mixed media works, and paintings inspired by my seven-year immersion in the world of the Fulani, one of West Africa’s most storied peoples. Accompanied by my Nigerian wife, I traveled across Zaria, Kano, and the countryside, documenting both the beauty and the quiet strength of their way of life.
 
The Fulani—also known as the Fulbe or Peul—are renowned for their nomadic traditions, intricate adornments, and eloquent oral histories. Their lives have long been intertwined with cattle herding, and their identity remains deeply rooted in land, animals, and movement. Yet, in modern Nigeria, Fulani communities also navigate new realities, balancing tradition with the demands of agriculture, commerce, and education.
 
My works reflect this duality, capturing both the timeless rituals and the evolving narratives of Fulani life. Each drawing and painting is a window into moments of daily existence—whether in the intimacy of family, the rhythm of herding, or the vast horizons of the Nigerian landscape.
 
Journeys Through Zaria, Kano, and the Nigerian Countryside seeks to honor the Fulani’s heritage and to share the profound insights gained through living among them.