The photo editorial was recently showcased at the 2015 edition of the
Lagos Photo Festival among a select iconic photographs that are of
symbolic stature in Nigerian music. The ‘Corruption of Eve’ reconstructs
the story of the fall of man in a more modern light with Seyi Shay
staring as the first woman “Eve”.
There are four major scenes in this photo editorial; the first
depicts Adam and Eve in the innocence of their nakedness. Seyi Shay is
dressed in a flowy, ethereal gown, whose nude tone closely matches her
skin colour to give a less obvious interpretation of Eve’s nudity.
In the second scene, we witness the dramatic emergence of the
serpent, played by a striking male model in a full snakeskin suit,
seducing Eve and tempting her with the forbidden fruit. The final scenes
depict Eve fleeing the garden after succumbing to the serpent’s
proposal. Her innocence is lost and she can no longer remain in its
purity.
She is dressed in gorgeous, movement-friendly garments with leaf
prints/appliques signifying her covering her nakedness. The photo
editorial ends with Eve, having fully accepted her fall from grace; she
is seen in a luxury car (ostensibly in the present day), wearing a sexy
snake-print dress.
She and her corrupter are now one. “The Corruption of Eve” is a
slide show that tells a strong and engaging story with every photo
linking sequentially like pieces to a puzzle. The songstress was
recently signed by international music company, Island Records and she
has announced she will be releasing her debut album “Seyi or Shay” on
November 13, 2015. The story of “The Corruption of Eve” is on display at
Miliki Lounge in Victoria Island, Lagos.
