Originally from Lagos and now based between New York and Los Angeles, Oye Diran’s photographs have been featured in Vogue Italia and LensCulture.

Los Angeles

"I was also vegan for about three years, so if you want vegan food there's a spot called Zinc Cafe, which is in the Arts District."

Zinc Cafe & Market

"If you like live music, and decent food, you have Perch. It's a rooftop that's in Downtown LA. There’s always a band, usually jazz or blues, but you can get R&B or alternative music."

Perch

"I just found my favorite restaurant: Redbird in Downtown LA. It's pretty innovative American food, fused with other cultures. Everything is amazing, even the bread."

Redbird

"Vasquez Rocks is about a 30-minute drive away. You have different hills with differing levels. It gives you that feeling like you're on Mars. I appreciate that trail, it's very surreal."

Vasquez Rocks

"Los Angeles County Museum of Art is a pretty big location with tons of exhibits and outdoor installations as well. If you’re an art lover or you love outdoor installations, you definitely want to check that out."

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

"There is the Griffith Observatory, it's an astronomy museum, but I typically go there for the architecture and the views. It's at the top of the hill and when you get there you see that there is a great view of Los Angeles."

Griffith Observatory