Historically speaking, inter-racial relationships and marriages had regulations banning or restricting prior to 1967. In the Nigerian culture, inter-tribal relationships are still less common, and the general belief is that people should marry within their tribe. Interracial marriages are slowly becoming more acceptable, but there are still many who adhere to the ways of old.
This photostory by Lexash Photography shows just how beautiful interracial relationships are, you know, because they’re simply relationships between two people.
The Grey Area – that’s the title – tells of an arranged marriage between a Nigerian girl and an English man both given the huge responsibility of uniting their clans:
The Girl. Unassuming and Naive.
The Englishman. Proper and perfect.
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Their first meeting. The air was pregnant with tension.
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And the first time he held her hand. Awkward but exciting.
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Then the transformation began. They began to relax.
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To get to know each other.
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Then it was the wedding day. Maybe a little soon.
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But it was true beauty – different but still beauty.
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And the start of a strange kind of happiness.
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The world might not understand it.
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They might not approve, even.
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But it doesn’t matter what they think.
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Because Love – no matter your colour, religion, tribe, orientation, race – is Love.
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Don’t you agree?
The story features Michael Rosenberg, a Soft Skills Trainer at Andela and Korede Ajasa, a student at the University of Lagos, Beth Model and Face of Zaron 2015/2016 Campaign.
The Grey Area story reminds us of a thing that people easily forget. Humans are imperfect, unpredictable, making them the most impressive, interesting beings. Here, we are reminded of the fact that relationships are never smooth-sailing. This is a beautiful, beautiful love story, so share this with someone to brighten up their day!
