Photographers @rich_allela and @kurengdapel are finally getting the recognition they deserved.  And CNN Africa is their newest fan, after seeing pictures of their latest project African Queen. That revisit the African history and resurrect an African Icon, Mnyazi wa Menza aka Mekatelili, a woman known for her fierceness and resistance of colonial rule in Kenya with this stunning imagery.

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Photographers @rich_allela and @kurengdapel revisit African history and resurrect an African Icon, Mnyazi wa Menza aka Mekatelili, a woman known for her fierceness and resistance of colonial rule in Kenya with this stunning imagery. #Photography #AfricanArt #AfricanHistory #History #CNNAfrica

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Two photographers, @rich_allela and @KurengDapel resurrect Kenyan female anticolonial hero in stunning collection. #CNNAfrica #Photography #AfricanArt #AfricanHistory #History

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In their recent collection, @rich_allela and @kurengdapel reimagine the life of the fearless Kenyan woman and activist Mnyazi wa Menza through impressive photography. #CNNAfrica #Photography #AfricanArt #AfricanHistory #History #AfricanIcon

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CREDITS
PHOTOGRAPHY
• Rich Allela(Kenya)
• Dapel Kureng(Nigeria)

MAKE –UP ARTIST
• Michelle Ngoje

STYLIST
• Erick Mochache

MODELS
• Sharyl Apondi
• Natasha Boella
• Naomi Wamalwa
• Sharon Allela
• Cecilia Ouko
• Priscilla Kabiru
• Bella Bwora

BTS
• Sybril Atemo
DRIVER
• Mike Mutua

LOCATION
• Bomas of Kenya
HORSES
• Achi Horse Riding School
PROPS
• Pro Tisa Creations

MEDIA

Awom kenneth

Mfon Abigail