'Road Images Africa' is a Colourful and Energetic Survey Throughout the Continent

From the markets of Dakar and Lagos to the sidewalks of Abidjan and the Beherawi neighborhood of Addis Abab, a daring new guide by Nadine Barth and Azu Nwagbogu travels from nation to nation to current an unlimited portrait of life on the continent. Road Images Africa compiles lots of of photographs from 33 photographers who every flip their lens to public areas, documenting cultural moments with musicians and dancers alongside extra on a regular basis fashions and routines. Whereas huge in scope, location, and elegance, the practically 300-page survey is linked by the central premise that “the road turns into a stage.”

Road Images Africa is out this month from Thames & Hudson. Discover your copy on Bookshop.

two young people stand in front of a gray garage door surrounded by lime green walls — Tsion Haileselassie, Two in One, Beherawi, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2021). Picture © Tsion Haileselassie

a woman in a black headscarf carries patterned cushions on her head and one under her arm — Sarah Waiswa, Untitled, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (2024). Picture © Sarah Waiswa

a black and white photo of a person in white rimmed sunglasses and a mesh tank top carrying a skateboard on their shoulders — Jude Lartey, Daniel, Accra, Ghana (2024). Picture © Jude Lartey

a man with numerous hats on his head crosses the street in front of cars — Kothegrapher, We Dey Highway Dey Come, Wuse Abuja, Nigeria (2024). Picture © Kothegrapher

a portrait of two teen girls in matching dresses. one shields her eyes — Delali Ayivi, Wanting Past, from the sequence Racines de l’Imaginaire, Lome, Togo (2021). Picture © Delali Ayivi

a portrait of a man in a button up shirt behind livestock — Nuits Balnéaires, Music Artist Famas for Poplin Mission, Treichville, Côte d’Ivoire (2023). Picture © Nuits Balnéaires

a portrait of two hands crossed on a lap while wearing gold rings, including one spanning several fingers of a bus — Alexandre Gandaho, Yellow Blue Automobile Rapide, Dakar, Senegal (2023). Picture © Alexandre Gandaho

a shirtless man poses while sitting on a wooden stool surrounded by folded and hanging garments — Stephen Tayo, Michael, Lagos, Nigeria (2018). Picture © Stephen Tay

a black and white photo of a couple dressed up and perched sideways on a bicycle — Unavailable Photographer, Earlier than the World Modifications Us, Lagos, Nigeria (2025). Picture © Unavailable Photographer

a portrait of a woman in a white dress under colorful canopies — Naëtt Mbaye, from the sequence Marché 100 Francs, Dakar, Senegal (2024). Picture © Naëtt Mbaye

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