Tag: PJAN
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FLASHBACK: Iconic Images
“On September 10, 1957, photographer William C. Beall from the Washington Daily News was assigned to capture a parade organized by the Chinese Merchants Association. While his focus was on the procession, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a young child captivated by the performance of the Chinese lion dance. The little…
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PROFILE: Akintunde Akinleye, Pioneering Nigerian Photojournalist and Visual Storyteller
Akintunde Akinleye (born 19 April 1971) is a Nigerian photojournalist whose work revolves around photo-activism and narratives of trial and adversity. A former Reuters photographer covering West Africa, his photography has chronicled Nigeria’s postcolonial history. He is the first Nigerian photographer to win the World Press Photo prize (2007) for his photograph of a pipeline…
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Nigerian Photographers Converge To Foster Unity and Empowerment of Members
A pivotal gathering of major stakeholders in the Nigerian photography industry recently held its inaugural meeting at the George Osodi Centre for Photography in Lagos Nigeria. Under the aegis of Nigeria Society of Photographers, the meeting themed: Uniting and empowering the Nigerian Photography community was focused on creating a unified advocacy and regulatory body for…
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PJAN Holds Social Media Training For Members
PJAN Holds Social Media Training For Members The Princess Alaba Igbaroola led Photojournalists Association of Nigeria, PJAN, Lagos Chapter on Saturday June 1st, 2024 held a social media training for the members of the association in Lagos. The training with topic: “Use of New Media in 2024 Journalism And Its Monetization” was held at the…