How young artists celebrates 'black beauty' in photo series
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Young artists celebrate 'black beauty' in photo series

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In incredible photos celebrating the beauty of black women, make-up artist Moshoodat Sanni and photographer, Joey Rosado have teamed up to create a photographic series 'Mooshoodat'. See the artwork below. 

It features a number of black women - including a cancer survivor, Ericka Hart, incorporating make-up and bold colours of paint. 


South African model, Tshepiso Ralehlathe is also featured in the series. 


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The series that has caught the attention of a global audience has been featured in notable publications such as Glamour Magazine UK and Essence Magazine. 


According to Essence Magazine, 24-year-old Mooshoodat 'wanted women of color to see the light and the magic [they] carry!" 


See the incredible images below. 

---- "Don't touch my hair When it's the feelings I wear Don't touch my soul When it's the rhythm I know Don't touch my crown They said the vision I've found Don't touch what's there When it's the feelings I wear" ---- ---- Lyrics from @saintrecords "Don't Touch My Hair" Model: @danielledesireexoxo Mua/Art Director: @moshoodat Photographer: @islandboiphotography #islandboiphotography #lifestyle #beautyofawoman #blackisbeautiful #myblackisbeautiful #melanin #unapologetic #blackmodelsmatter #lovetheskinyourein #melaninmagic #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #empower #inspiration #motivation #determination #confidence #greatness #strength #strongwomen #fearless #powerful #courageous #curlbox #afroellemag #afropunk #africaninspiredshow #africanprintsinfashion #solange #donttouchmyhair

A photo posted by Joey Rosado (@islandboiphotography) on

Photos by Island Boi Photography.

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