TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

I would say I’m a versatile artist who uses the language of photography to tell purpose-driven stories. Working through the camera, I strive to create images that help the audience review the intricate layers of the world and my view of it.

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CRAFT?

It started off as a creative outlet from my corporate job, and as it grew and my understanding of the medium developed I felt like I had a acquired a new language.

DO YOU HAVE A MENTOR, IF SO WHO?

I don’t have any formal mentors but there are a few British-Nigerian artists that I generally talk to about my journey.

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR WORKS?

People, history and music.

IN YOUR OWN WORDS DESCRIBE YOUR KINDA CONTENTS?

I think the majority of my subject matters are a reflection of my heritage and diasporic life experience. I try to tell stories that engage, inform and provoke thought both directly through portraiture and indirectly through street photography.

PERSONALLY WHICH ASPECT IS DEMANDING; STARTING OR FINISHING A PROJECT?

I would say finishing because towards the end there are small tweaks that take up a bit of time but are important to push it over the finish line. At the start almost every task is at least informative even if scrapped eventually.

HOW DO YOU FEEL YOUR SOCIETY AFFECTS YOUR INDUSTRY?

I think there are a lot of resources so it helps for those who are resourceful.

DO YOU FEEL THERE’S A GOOD SUPPORT ATMOSPHERE BETWEEN PHOTOGRAPHERS?

Yeah for the most part I think being able to relate to each other through visual language is something that makes for natural bonds.

WHAT’S THE MOST REWARDING PART OF BEING A PHOTOGRAPHER?

Capturing a perfect image that doesnt need editing.

ONE THING YOU HOPE TO IMPROVE ON IN YOUR INDUSTRY?

More platforms to showcase printed works.