SHARE YOUR TRUTH
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ADA ELEJE SHARES HER TRUTH
Text by Ada Eleje
Photograph © Ada Eleje |
Description of image
This digital photograph was taken at Ndibe Beach in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. As I strolled along the beach with my camera hanging around my neck, I spontaneously shared my snacks with a group of kids I had just met. It was a scorching day, but these boys were just happy they got some free food. With radiant smiles, they thanked me and eagerly requested, “Aunty, can you take a photo of us?” It was a heartwarming moment, capturing their joy and innocence against the backdrop of the beach. How does the image express or manipulate the truth?
I find myself yearning, but for what exactly? I yearn for the feeling of “not caring.” At times, I ponder when childhood slipped away from me. When did the transition to adulthood occur, and how did I fail to notice it happening? When does living life turn into simply adulting? Capturing this picture stirred up a deep longing within me—a longing to experience carefree moments, to savor each moment fully. It awakened a part of me I had long forgotten existed—the inner child, suppressed by the responsibilities of being the eldest child. |
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