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How Ebuka Mordi champions Nigerian photography

Lusanda Chauke
June 4, 2025

Ebuka Mordi is a Nigerian photographer who blends modern art with African culture, using his powerful images to explore identity, heritage and social change.

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Nigerian photographer, Ebuka Mordi, emphasizes that creativity transcends equipment — it's the method and editing process that make an image powerful. Despite humble beginnings, capturing moments with an iPhone, he refined his craft and eventually became a sought-after expert in color and editing. His deep understanding of how lighting and climate affect photography, especially when working with Black skin, helped shape his approach. His passion spans landscapes, fashion, and people, blending them seamlessly in his work.

His goal is to elevate photography, inspire others, and shift global perceptions about Africa through emotionally resonant visuals. For Ebuka, photography is more than taking pictures — it's about storytelling and human connection.

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