Mr JD 'Okhai Ojeikere, Nigeria's top photographer has died in Lagos, Nigeria. His family announced he had passed away last Sunday afternoon, after a brief illness. Mr JD 'Okhai Ojeikere was best known for his series of about 1,000 black and white photos of African hairstyles. Last year a selection of them was shown at the Venice Biennale. They were also exhibited at Documenta in 2007, and in many galleries and museums. His family said that his burial arrangements will be announced later. R.I.P. Sir. Below is a selection of Ojeikere's hairstyle photographs was shown at the Venice Biennale in 2013.
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