Author
Ricci Shryock
Ricci Shryock is a journalist and photographer based in Dakar, Senegal, reporting primarily on West and Central Africa. Her work has appeared in, among other outlets, The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Guardian and NPR.
Articles by this author
Meet the Gemologist Who Digs Into Nigeria's Little-Known Treasures
Engineer, gemologist and jeweler Lotanna Amina Okpukpara explores rural artisanal mining sites to promote gems in Nigeria.
In Diverse Nigeria, a Simple Side Dish Holds Universal Appeal
Food
The starchy side dish can be made from a wide variety of grains or vegetables, and its appearance is as humble as its appeal is universal.