A Brief History of Rio Carnival

The world famous festival has built a reputation known for its decadence and excess. Yet, its rich history is often forgotten in the news.

Emi Eleode

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We’ve all seen the colourful and extravagant images of Rio carnival either through experiencing it in reality or on our TV screens, in newspapers, online and in magazines. Floats…

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Emi Eleode

Writer. Visual artist // I write about culture and societal issues with a focus on the effects of colonialism, postcolonialism, globalisation and capitalism.