05/03/2026
The Art of Her Crown, 2026 is an ongoing series celebrating Black beauty, dark skin, and the sculptural power of traditional African hairstyles.
Through imagined forms adorned with cowries and cultural symbols, the work explores how African hair might have evolved if uninterrupted by western influence, wigs, and artificial beauty standards.
Each portrait honors heritage, confidence, and the crown as both art and identity.
Photographer & Creative Director: Abayomi Shogbade
Models: Omolola Oyebade .sophie & Ajayi Rosemary
Hairstylist: Goodness Joseph
For full body of work: abayomishogbade.com/stories