Pieter Hugo's unseen Africa

Mallam Galadima Ahmadu with Jamis, Nigeria Photograph: Pieter Hugo/Observer

Pieter and Maryna Vermeulen with Timana Phosiwa from Messina/Musina, 2006 Photograph: Pieter Hugo/Observer

Tarry King Ibuzo. Enugu, Nigeria, 2008 Photograph: Pieter Hugo/Observer

Steven Amoako, Wild Honey Collector, Techiman District Photograph: Pieter Hugo/Observer

Mummy Ahmadu and Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Abuja, Nigeria 2005 Photograph: Pieter Hugo/Observer

Gabazzini Zuo. Enugu, Nigeria, 2008 Photograph: Pieter Hugo/Observer

Charles Mokwena, a member of the Zionist Christian Church, in his bedroom from Messina/Musina, 2006 Photograph: Pieter Hugo/Observer

Dayaba Usman with the monkey Clear, Nigeria 2005 Photograph: Pieter Hugo/Observer

Phumlani Sibiya from Taxi washers, Durban, 2005 Photograph: Pieter Hugo /Observer

Medisone Baja, aged 19, Bottom Hospital, Lilongwe, Malawi 2003 Photograph: Pieter Hugo/Observer