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In The Rain (Agbogbloshie, Ghana)

I have done several shootings in the rain over the years, but these are a few that have had an impact on me for sometime now. Also Check out This Crucial Article & Documentary Leave your comment below and let me know what you think about these struggling urban men. © 2019 Muntaka Chasant Send […]

December 9, 2019

December 9, 2019

14 Min read time

In The Rain: A man is smelting parts of AC condensers for aluminium at Agbogbloshie, Ghana. © 2019 Muntaka Chasant

I have done several shootings in the rain over the years, but these are a few that have had an impact on me for sometime now. Also Check out This Crucial Article & Documentary Leave your comment below and let me know what you think about these struggling urban men. © 2019 Muntaka Chasant Send […]

I have done several shootings in the rain over the years, but these are a few that have had an impact on me for sometime now.

A Portrait by Muntaka Chasant
In The Rain: Rafiu, 16, is scrabbling for pieces of AC condenser fins from the ground at Agbogbloshie in Accra, Ghana. © 2019 Muntaka Chasant
A Portrait by Muntaka Chasant
In The Rain: A man looking at his reflection in a puddle at Agbogbloshie, Ghana. This was shot at 5:59 PM (GMT) just when the sky was turning dark. © 2019 Muntaka Chasant.
A Portrait by Muntaka Chasant
In The Rain: A man is smelting parts of AC condensers for aluminium at Agbogbloshie, Ghana. © 2019 Muntaka Chasant
A Portrait by Muntaka Chasant
In The Rain: A man is smelting parts of AC condensers for aluminium at Agbogbloshie, Ghana. © 2019 Muntaka Chasant

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© 2019 Muntaka Chasant

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December 9, 2019

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