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Joshua Nwabogor

@josh.bogs

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a tech/creative-focused on culture and representation.
Exploring my creativity @fable.humans
Love nature, culture, history, Tech & science.

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Title: Stereotypes

Because the world doesn’t always see people.
It sees roles. It sees scripts. And expects you to perform.

Here’s the deeper truth: In gatherings, people of gravitate towards the familiar
Not out of hate, but because being understood is easier than being decoded.
That’s not integration. its the illusion of diversity.

We all live in bubbles, shaped by our upbringing, cultures, and the media. What felt normal growing up still defines how we see others.

So ask yourself:
When was the last time you really questioned a stereotype?
Are your beliefs really your own, or just echoes in your head?
Because the real work isn’t just “not being biased.” It’s having the courage to see people beyond the stories you were given.

Now you’re more aware. Do with that information what you like.

Credit to:
@__victoria.a @oluwarufus @enny_dew @__odus @menawone @iamj4b @misskianaxo @d.k_balogun

More appreciation @cnn , @aljazeeraenglish @thetimes taken in London, United Kingdom by @josh.bogs

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it’s 2025—and this is no longer just “entertainment.” Accents shape perception, and how they’re portrayed influences how viewers perceive cultures and people they’ve never actually encountered.

Some accents have been portrayed so well, they’ve branded entire countries : The British accent is likened Intelligence, class, control. The French accent? Romance, elegance, charm. The New York accent? Gritty, fast-talking, street smart.

But the “African” accent”? What is an African accent?
There is no single African accent. We are a continent of 54 countries, with rich, diverse cultures and traditions. and not a monolith.

If a character from any culture is going to be portrayed, then attention to detail should be the standard— just like it is for British or Australian characters, where the accent is almost always spot on, thanks to dialect coaches, native actors, and authentic slang.

This isn’t a political rant. It’s a reminder: Culture representation isn’t just about being seen—it’s about being seen right.

Now that you’re more aware… do with that information what you will. taken in United Kingdom by @josh.bogs

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Part 1: The Escalation Circle - Sensitive Conversation
if the goal is to drive “change” - Why do these conversations bring problems?
Is it the talks! Movements and protest
Or we just too blind to see we are repeating a pattern that has always ended in conflict?
And There is a name for it. The Escalation Cycle.
It’s in 3 stages and history has been trying to warn us.
#racism #feminism #misogyny #patriachy

Video/image Source Notice:
The video clips and images used in this production are sourced from publicly available archival and news footage purely for educational, documentary, and commentary purposes. All rights, ownership, and copyrights remain with their respective creators and publishers.

Special thanks to:
@menawone @lawrencennaa @victoria.eola @fable.humans @miss_scintilla_ @enny_dew taken in Liverpool, United Kingdom by @josh.bogs

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2 months ago

Scapegoat - Immigration

It has never really been about you.
you were simply visible when fear needed a target.
It is history repeating itself over and over again
and the common thread is fear.
Fear of scarcity.
Fear of change.
Fear of an uncertain future.
And expelling immigrants has almost never solved the real economic issues.
This message is not political.

Not to defend governments.
Not to shame nations.
It is for immigrants and minorities to understand one thing:

And hopefully now everyone can choose their next path
from a place of clarity, not fear

Video Source Notice
The video clips used in this production are sourced from publicly available archival and news footage purely for educational, documentary, and commentary purposes. All rights, ownership, and copyrights remain with their respective creators and publishers.

Source Credits Include (but are not limited to):
Al Jazeera, Channel 4 News, Vox, Business Insider, Sky News, Actualize Production, AP Archive, Upscaled History, Thames TV, Eyewitness News, British Pathé, The Mirror, The Patriotic Christian, ClipsWW2, CNN, World History, and Kayer Taxi.

If any rights holder would like further attribution, clarification, or removal, please contact us directly. taken in London, United Kingdom by @josh.bogs

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10 months ago

“Hide the roots to fit the room”

Where did our preferences come from?
Who defined what “beautiful” or “professional” hair should look like for us?
Or have we lost sight of our own reflection in a borrowed mirror?
Because your natural hair doesn’t need permission or validation.
It really only needs acceptance from us.

Credit to @menawone and @__victoria.a

Video Source Notice
The video clips used in this production are sourced from publicly available archival and news footage purely for educational, documentary, and commentary purposes. All rights, ownership, and copyrights remain with their respective creators and publishers.

Source Credits Include (but are not limited to):
Library of Congress , Al Jazeera, Channel 4 News, Vox, Business Insider, Sky News, Actualize Production, AP Archive, Upscaled History, Thames TV, Eyewitness News, British Pathé, The Mirror, The Patriotic Christian, ClipsWW2, CNN, World History, and Kayer Taxi.

If any rights holder would like further attribution, clarification, or removal, please contact us directly. taken in London, United Kingdom by @josh.bogs

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a year ago

Kenya 🇰🇪 was worth it. Another day document and exploring cc @fable.humans taken in Nairobi, Kenya by @josh.bogs

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a year ago

“Kon se Tokunbo”

they weren’t imported.
They came from us.
They were and still are a part of our culture.

The goal of this conversation isn’t to criticize anyone’s beliefs
or to promote tattoos.
It’s to highlight something deeper:

Maybe the real loss isn’t just the tattoos we stopped wearing,
but rather the stories we stopped telling—
because of the parts of ourselves we were taught to be ashamed of.

Now you’re more aware.
Do with that information what you like.

Credit: @__victoria.a for your contributions
Most of the clips are not ours, @cnn about tattoos

Additional Credit:
@stillsherises @sakilartistmuse @deji @channelstelevision @bunshirenchannel @gq @valerie_keter taken in United Kingdom by @josh.bogs

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The aim of video of This video isn’t about justifying violence or taking sides but rather to highlight the power of a two-sided story, and the dangers of ignoring the cries of the unheard in pursuit of personal or economic gain. Because in the end, everyone on both sides becomes victims

This isn’t a political rant it’s a reminder; Don’t just consume narratives, question them. And if no one is telling your truth, tell it yourself.

Credit to; @oluwarufus , @thadouble_ , @__victoria.a, @tosky_smith , @bajeriandiaries for your individual contributions taken in London, United Kingdom by @josh.bogs

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TELL YOUR OWN STORY

You see, our views are often shaped by someone else’s lens and how stories are told through— Camera angles, lighting, and most of all… color grading.

Think about it...
Africa, Brazil, India, Mexico — always shown with oversaturated, warm and dusty tones. Eastern Europe? Cold, grey, uninviting and lacking color. The Middle East? Warm tones… but often tied to war, terrorism and unrest.
 But when it’s the US, UK, or Western Europe?
You get cool, crisp, blue-toned visuals — clean, modern, safe, and developed.

This isn’t by accident.
It’s visual storytelling — repeated so often, it becomes a subconscious bias. A lens through which the world begins to view places they’ve never been.

This isn’t a political rant.
It’s simply a reminder:
Tell your own story.
Because if someone else does, they may paint it in shades that don’t reflect the truth, beauty, or richness of your people and culture.

Credits to;
@theniyifagbemi , @natgeo , @scenicrelaxationfilms, @drone_snap_official, @sarajabril @dronefootage @arpeggiofilms

for their footage. taken in Birmingham, United Kingdom by @josh.bogs

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2 years ago

Let’s talk BROOD REDUCTION. Hope you have learnt sth new by @josh.bogs

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2 years ago

Yep! it was not a real snake 🐍🐍🐍, it was made with HailuoAI
@hailuoai_official

I like snakes doesn't mean I can hold them 🙂 taken in Birmingham, United Kingdom by @josh.bogs

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2 years ago

— Send this to your woman, if you don't want the usual boxers and perfume 😉 ☺️

#valentineday #valentinegiftideas #mengiftideas #forhim by @josh.bogs

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