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Damilola Onafuwa | |
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| Born | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
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| Website | damilolaonafuwa |
Damilola Michael Onafuwa is a Nigerian visual artist, documentary photographer, and filmmaker known for his work that highlights human interest stories and cultural narratives.[1] His captivating visual storytelling seeks to raise awareness of social issues and provide new perspectives on the lives of people across various communities.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Early life
[edit]Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Damilola developed an interest in exploring human cultures and the social dynamics that shape perceptions of the world. This interest laid the foundation for his career as a visual artist, where he aims to bridge the gap between the real and surreal through his works.[1]
Career
[edit]Onafuwa began his professional journey in 2015 when he served as a photography consultant for UNICEF Nigeria's Hard to Reach Project. This role involved traveling across six Nigerian states—Bauchi, Borno, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, and Yobe—to document the social and economic challenges faced by communities in these areas.[7]
In February 2018, he curated his first solo photography exhibition titled "Angels Among Men" in collaboration with the Onome Akinlolu Majaro (OAM) Foundation. The exhibition aimed to address misconceptions about individuals born with albinism in Nigeria,[8][9] shedding light on their struggles and advocating for greater societal understanding. This initiative also led him to deliver a TEDx Talk titled "Understanding and Overcoming Myths Behind Biases", where he discussed the cultural stereotypes and daily realities faced by people with albinism.[10][11]
Onafuwa's work has garnered international recognition, leading to commissions from organizations such as Bloomberg, Heifer International, and various UN agencies, including UNICEF and UNOCHA. In 2019, he was nominated for the prestigious Joop Swart Masterclass by the World Press Photo Foundation and participated in the Global Short Docs Forum in Kyiv, Ukraine.[12]
In addition to his photography, Onafuwa has contributed to various publications, including Agbowó Magazine,[13] and has been involved in projects that document critical issues like hunger in northeast Nigeria for UNOCHA.[14]
Onafuwa is also the founder and creative director of StoryMaxima, a media and production services company based in Lagos. Established to enhance visual storytelling in Africa, StoryMaxima focuses on narrative change and aims to contribute positively to the representation of the African continent in the global media landscape.[15]
In 2022, he curated a portrait collection titled "Grandad's Possessions,"[16] featuring children among items left behind by his grandfather. More recently, in November 2023, he organized a two-day visual documentary storytelling workshop called "StoryMaxima’s Doc-You Mentary Bootcamp,"[15] designed to empower emerging documentary filmmakers and photographers.
Notable Projects
[edit]Awards and honours
[edit]- Nominee, The Future Awards Africa Prize for Photography.[17]
- Member, Africa Photo-Journalism Database.[18]
- Participant - Global Short Docs Forum[19]
- Fellow – Skoll World Forum[20]
Onafuwa's contributions to visual arts continue to inspire and foster dialogue around important social issues, reflecting the complexities of human experiences and cultures.
References
[edit]- ^ a b LensCulture, Damilola Onafuwa |. "Damilola Onafuwa". LensCulture. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ a b "Damilola Onafuwa and OAM Foundation Present the "Angels Among Men" Photography Exhibition". NIGERIAN NGO. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ a b Magazine, No! Wahala (2020-05-25). "Grandad's Possessions- Damilola Onafuwa". No! Wahala Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "Nigeria Brews Up a Holiday Currency Mess". Bloomberg.com. 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "Annual Country Report | World Food Programme". www.wfp.org. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "UN Food Agencies warn of rising levels of acute hunger with potential risk of famine in four hotspots | World Food Programme". www.wfp.org. 2020-11-06. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ a b "First-ever International Day of Play | UNICEF". www.unicef.org. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ a b "Damilola Onafuwa and OAM Foundation Present the "Angels Among Men" Photography Exhibition". NIGERIAN NGO. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ a b Chioma, Obinna (2018-02-20). "OAM Foundation, advocate demystify albinism with Angels Amongst Men". Vanguard Ng. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "TEDxLagos | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2018-08-17). "Boye Olusanya, Simi Adeagbo, Damilola Onafuwa to speak at TEDxLagos 2018 | Tomorrow, August 18th". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ "Joop Swart Masterclass | World Press Photo". www.worldpressphoto.org. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ admin (2019-07-22). "Press Release: Download Limits". Agbowó. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ UN Humanitarian (2021-07-30). "The Cost of Hunger in north-east Nigeria". Exposure. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ a b Akagbu, Amber (2023-11-11). "10 Visual Storytellers Brought Together by StoryMaxima in "Doc-You-Mentary Bootcamp, Lagos"| The Culture Custodian". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ a b Magazine, No! Wahala (2020-05-25). "Grandad's Possessions- Damilola Onafuwa". No! Wahala Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ TFAA (2018-12-02). "The Future Awards Africa Prize for Photography endowed by Canon". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ "APJD members | World Press Photo". www.worldpressphoto.org. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Manager, Ayesha Aleem Communications. "That's a wrap! – Global Short Docs Forum". One World Media. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "Skoll | Damilola Onafuwa". Retrieved 2024-07-16.