Damilola Onafuwa

Biography

Damilola Onafuwa is a visual artist from Lagos, Nigeria, using photography, film as a medium of expression. The focus of his work is on human-interest stories that creates a consciousness about social issues. His work puts a spotlight on humanity in its purest form, on people and culture, serving as the reflective glass with which people see themselves as they were, as they are, and as a tool to inspire hope to become.

He is a member of APJD (Africa Photo-Journalism Database) and an Associate fellow at The Royal Commonwealth Society. He is the founder of StoryMaxima, a professional storytelling organization and Aroba Foundation. He is an alumnus at Akoma Storytelling Fellowship and One World Media Global Short Docs Forum. He has been a fellow of Skoll World Forum Fellow since 2019.

He has been a speaker at TEDx, where he spoke about his work and its impact on human societies. He has also been recognized for his excellent work by The Future Awards Africa and World Press Photo.