The Venice of Africa Makokou
16.09.2014

A young kid gestures as he paddles his canoe through dirty oily water in Makoko.

The Venice of Africa Makokou
Fotoğraf: MOHAMMED ELSHAMY

A wide view of Makoko city at night. 30 April 2014.

The Venice of Africa Makokou
Fotoğraf: MOHAMMED ELSHAMY

A young boy paddles a canoe. Despite attempts by officials to demolish the slums, residents carry on with their lives.

The Venice of Africa Makokou
Fotoğraf: MOHAMMED ELSHAMY

A view of Makoko at night.

The Venice of Africa Makokou
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A young boy wades in the waters of Makoko. Disease spreads rapidly through the community because of the lack of proper sewage or drainage systems.

The Venice of Africa Makokou
Fotoğraf: MOHAMMED ELSHAMY

Ngozi, 53 fries fish beside her wooden house.

The Venice of Africa Makokou
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Christians paddle on sunday to perfom sunday servies.

The Venice of Africa Makokou
Fotoğraf: MOHAMMED ELSHAMY

A young boy swims in through dirty oily water of Nigeria's Makoko slum. 30 April 2014

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