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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Caroline Kimeu in Nairobi

‘Changing takes time’: how female photographers in Africa are redefining their lives

Tempest by Thandiwe Muriu. Through surreal illusions, she confronts issues of identity and female empowerment through her arrangement of fabric and household items.
Tempest by Thandiwe Muriu, who showcases Africa’s unique mix of vibrant textiles, cultural practices and beauty ideologies. Photograph: Thandiwe Muriu/Courtesy of African Women in Photography

When Sarah Waiswa returned to Kenya in 2010 after nearly a decade abroad, she was struck by how much had changed for women. More women were expressing their views and talking about their experiences. A number were redefining what an “African identity” meant to them.

Sarah Waiswa, photographer born in Uganda.
Sarah Waiswa. Photograph: Muna Ally/AWP
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