Everyday Africa

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Everyday Africa: 30 Photographers Re-Picturing a Continent challenges the stereotypes of Africa as a place defined by poverty, disease, and conflict. This collection features stunning images from a celebrated online project, offering rare glimpses into the everyday lives across the continent. These photographs shift our focus from sensational extremes to a more familiar, organized reality. Accompanying the visuals are excerpts from Instagram comments inspired by the images, which are at times shocking, humorous, and candid. These comments reflect common perceptions of Africa while highlighting the continent's increasing connectivity in a globalized world, making them essential to the project's significance. With 288,000 followers on Instagram since its inception in 2012 by Peter DiCampo and Austin Merrill, the project has gained international recognition and has been featured in various media outlets. Exhibitions have taken place in cities like New York, Casablanca, Istanbul, Delhi, and Cambridge. The photographers involved include a diverse group, showcasing a wide range of perspectives and talents, further enriching the narrative of contemporary Africa.