Nyaba Léon Ouédraogo

Nyaba Léon Ouédraogo is a Burkinabé photographer born in 1978 in Bouyounou, known for his compelling photographic work that addresses social issues in Burkina Faso. His latest project, 'Les dévoreuses d’âmes,' focuses on marginalized women accused of witchcraft, exploring themes of identity and societal rejection through a series of diptychs that juxtapose their natural and idealized forms. Ouédraogo's work aims to provoke dialogue and reflection on the cultural beliefs surrounding these women, ultimately seeking to restore their dignity and challenge societal norms.