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Congo’s La Sape women

Blandine Nkouka, Nicole Ayelassila, and Tsiba Mary Jane struck a pose outside a local pub.

Photo Credit: Victoire Douniama

This Photographer is Capturing the Femininity of Congo’s La Sape Movement

Once a male-centric domain, women in Congo are disturbing the gender boundaries of La Sape, and photojournalist Victoire Douniama wants them recognized.