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Standing out in Sweden: Photographer Lola Akinmade

Jens von Larcher
July 5, 2025

Photographer and author Lola Akinmade lives in Sweden. Despite her success, does she experience racism or discrimination because she comes from Nigeria?

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Lola Akinmade is a woman of many talents. Born in Nigeria's mega-city Lagos, she now lives in the Swedish capital Stockholm. She is best known as a travel photographer. To what extent does she experience racism or discrimination as a Black woman in Sweden? A report by Euromaxx reporter Jens von Larcher.

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