October 1st - A photo series

I am 58 today.

Captioned by Dove Snap

Scream all you want. Disbelieve me all you want, but I'm a 58 years old trapped in this body. This body of a boy. I am young and old at the same time. What's that? Oxymoron? Antithesis? Never mind.

I am your first representation of the black world. Not black as in darkness and penury and dirt. I mean beautiful black. Yes, beautiful black... Black beautiful... Beautiful black...

Haha

My name is Nigeria. My family call me Naija for short while my drinking buddies call me "Giant of Africa." You need to see them hail me whenever I volunteer to buy them couple of drinks. I volunteer every time.

Captioned by Dove Snap

I have seen so many seasons and times and governments. Let's just say that I am glad to be alive despite all of my many tribulations.

Wish me happy birthday and watch me spoil you with green beer. Extra point if you call me the "Giant of Africa."

58 hearty cheers to me!!

Photography by Dove Snap

Composed by Ebere Aham