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Ok, so there are tons of styled shoots being done each day with gorgeous models, designer gowns, and picturesque backdrops.  The “styled shoot” we’re sharing with you today is nothing like you’ve seen in the past.  The models are beautiful…but they’re barbies.  Yes, Barbie and Ken kind of barbies!  And the traditional Nigerian outfits are insane.  Take a look at this one-of-a-kind shoot put together by Obi Nwokedi and his wife.  Here’s what Obi had to say about this shoot…

So I got bored sometime last December, and then came across French photographer Beatrices’ Barbie and Kens’ wedding shoot, and with some inspiration from the black Barbie shoot on Italian Vogue, I decided to create a Nigerian Traditional wedding shoot with black Barbie and Ken…it started up as a pretty simple shoot that would have taken about a week or so, and ended up taking up to 5 months.  I had to enlist my wife to help out with the outfits, as well as with searching the internet for all the little accessories.  Anyway, I’m glad it’s now done, and glad I can get rid of the dolls…I was beginning to get weird looks from my son whenever I came home with a barbie and he’s asking if it was for me, or for his baby sister… Anyway, hope you like the shoot…

Obi is also an very talented photographer based in the UK.  He photographed this shoot perfectly.  Enjoy this brilliant interpretation of Nigerian culture and hope you are inspired to think outside of the box.

barbie getting ready…

how cute are these little barbie loubs!

Awesome job Obi and kudos to your wife for helping you put this together.  It’s definitely one-of-a kind.  Check out more of Obi’s work on his site.  Click here for the FULL gallery.