Why did Alake Ole die? Born with beauty, she gained riches in a life of gaiety and glamour, yet she died in despair. The day a press photographer spotted Alake Ola in a Lagos street and splashed her picture in the papers, her entry into high-living society was assured.
Image Number: APN759986

APN759986

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 485 Description: Why did Alake Ole die? Born with beauty, she gained riches in a life of gaiety and glamour, yet she died in despair. The day a press photographer spotted Alake Ola in a Lagos street and splashed her picture in the papers, her entry into high-living society was assured. City: Lagos Country: Nigeria Date Created: 10-1965 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Matthew Faji / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: