No! Wahala #3

Issue 3 JOY!

We’ve been reflecting on the fact that it’s been a rough couple of years, from adjusting to life after the Covid-19 pandemic to the cost of living crisis, political upheaval in various countries and numerous conflicts across the globe. With all the current and impending doom and gloom in front of us, it can be tricky to look on the bright side of things, but at No! Wahala Magazine, we want to highlight the spirit of resilience in the face of hardship and complexity. And so, we arrived at the theme for Issue 3: JOY! - with an intentional exclamation mark. This issue encouraged image makers to look for the little (or big) joys that can be encountered in everyday life, whether it’s the ability to wake up every morning, the moments of joyful solidarity, or a celebratory event. This issue prompts us to find the minute things that bring us joy in our everyday activities. 
 
For issue 3, we invited African Photographers to explore the theme JOY! by submitting a body of work that represents what this word meant to them. We define joy as a feeling of great pleasure or happiness. We featured work from six photographers; Andile Bhala, Francis Ogunyemi, Jean-Yves Gauze, Kaumba Badru, Kelsy Macuacua and Youssef Sebti. 
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No! Wahala Magazine is a print photography publication showcasing authentic visual stories told by African Creatives. It is also an educational platform helping African Photographers to better their visual story-telling skills through weekly/ monthly articles, Instagram lives, and yearly workshops/ mentorship schemes. 

No! Wahala is a print photography publication showcasing authentic visual stories told by African Creatives. It is also an educational platform helping African Photographers to better their visual story-telling skills through weekly/ monthly articles, Instagram lives and yearly workshops/ mentorship schemes.