Capturing Carnival with Sama Kai

Explore the spirit of Notting Hill Carnival with photographer Sama Kai

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Meet Sama Kai

A London-based photographer who is known for his unfiltered image making. His work pivots on society & celebrities and their lives with imagery honest to the pulse of life. His goal is to capture the Black experience in its totality. 

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Capturing Carnival

His images are therefore nuanced and multifaceted, capturing joy, pain, triumph and everything in between. 

Take a look through his ten highlight images captured from Notting Hill Carnival and hear his curation on the celebration of Black culture and music. 





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Black Joy
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Food is life
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Grandma’s Hands
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J’ouvert Joy
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Royalty
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Euphoria
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Grenfell
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Living Life to the Fullest
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Melanin Poppin’
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Perception
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