“Taiwo Aina is a dogged photographer. Her energy and dedication towards assignment is commendable.”
Taiwo Aina
Freelance Visual storyteller | Agricultural economist
Lagos State, Nigeria
3K followers
500+ connections
Lagos State, Nigeria
3K followers
500+ connections
About
Taiwo Aina is a freelance filmmaker and visual storyteller who specializes in documenting real-life experiences. She is based in Lagos, Nigeria and her work often focuses on societal issues that affect people's daily lives, with particular interest in women, agriculture, and entrepreneurship.
Taiwo holds a degree in Agricultural economics from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Her work has been published in various publications, including CNN, New York Times, Guardian UK, Anabelle Magazine, the Africa Report, and Reuters. Taiwo's work on the "End Sars" movement was exhibited in Colorado, USA, as well as at Foto Wien 2022 in Austria and other events. She is a professional member of several photography organizations including Diversify Photo, Black Women Photographers, Indigenous Photograph, Authority collective, and African Photojournalism Database (APJD), which is a joint project by World Press Photo and Everyday Africa.
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I feel honoured to have received my complimentary copy of the 2024 World Press Photo Foundation Photo book, showcasing the outstanding work of…
I feel honoured to have received my complimentary copy of the 2024 World Press Photo Foundation Photo book, showcasing the outstanding work of…
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I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to spend 10 days in Venice at the Global Campus of Human Rights for the Cinema for Human Rights 2024…
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to spend 10 days in Venice at the Global Campus of Human Rights for the Cinema for Human Rights 2024…
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Today on press. Proud mama-daughter moment 🙈. Exicted to have shared my journey so far with the team at Leadership newspaper. Grab a popcorn as it’s…
Today on press. Proud mama-daughter moment 🙈. Exicted to have shared my journey so far with the team at Leadership newspaper. Grab a popcorn as it’s…
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Experience
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Documentary Photographer
Nigeria
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Member
Indigenous Photograph
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Student Intern
Unilorin research farm
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Documentary Photographer
Feed the Kids NG
- Present 4 years 4 months
Children
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Professional Photographer
University of Ilorin
- 1 month
Education
Academic Workshop, Student Union Program.
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Photographer
Rotned International
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Economic Empowerment
Documentary photographer.
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Volunteer Photographer
Smile Foundation
- Present 3 years 6 months
Children
• Documented “Orphanage Homes outreach”. A project to help provide food, clothes and living materials to Orphanage Homes
Projects
Recommendations received
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I first met Prof. Andreas Eshete in 2008 when he was the President of Addis Ababa University. During my years in Addis, I often saw him in his…
I first met Prof. Andreas Eshete in 2008 when he was the President of Addis Ababa University. During my years in Addis, I often saw him in his…
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Honored to be on the list. Thank you Leadership Newspapers for recognizing all the women doing the work despite it all. Kudos to all women, rural and…
Honored to be on the list. Thank you Leadership Newspapers for recognizing all the women doing the work despite it all. Kudos to all women, rural and…
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During my time at the Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg last year, I made a short documentary film exploring the themes of aging and youth. I’ve…
During my time at the Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg last year, I made a short documentary film exploring the themes of aging and youth. I’ve…
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Fishing is more than just a way to earn a living; it's a lifeline for many communities worldwide. For these communities, fishing is a daily struggle…
Fishing is more than just a way to earn a living; it's a lifeline for many communities worldwide. For these communities, fishing is a daily struggle…
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A short expository documentary on museum culture in Benin City made for Museum Rietberg as part of the exhibition, “In Dialogue with Benin- Art…
A short expository documentary on museum culture in Benin City made for Museum Rietberg as part of the exhibition, “In Dialogue with Benin- Art…
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https://lnkd.in/d8jez-X5 Some of my images from the Miss Universe Nigeria got featured on CNN
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Toun, what have you been up to? Someone recently asked me this, and it’s incredibly humbling to know that my journey is being followed and that…
Toun, what have you been up to? Someone recently asked me this, and it’s incredibly humbling to know that my journey is being followed and that…
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Friday was my last day at Rest of World as the Africa Editor. I’m proud of the nuanced and thoughtful reporting that the African team produced in my…
Friday was my last day at Rest of World as the Africa Editor. I’m proud of the nuanced and thoughtful reporting that the African team produced in my…
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Can Nigerians Endure Their Leader’s Economic Shock Therapy? For much of the past half-century, Nigeria, with its vast population, cultural…
Can Nigerians Endure Their Leader’s Economic Shock Therapy? For much of the past half-century, Nigeria, with its vast population, cultural…
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🌟 Thrilled to Share! 🌟 I am incredibly honored to announce that my photograph was featured in BBC's Photos of the Week for 26 July - 1 August! 📸✨…
🌟 Thrilled to Share! 🌟 I am incredibly honored to announce that my photograph was featured in BBC's Photos of the Week for 26 July - 1 August! 📸✨…
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Today on press. Proud mama-daughter moment 🙈. Exicted to have shared my journey so far with the team at Leadership newspaper. Grab a popcorn as it’s…
Today on press. Proud mama-daughter moment 🙈. Exicted to have shared my journey so far with the team at Leadership newspaper. Grab a popcorn as it’s…
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I am very pleased to share that my ongoing project, "It's All In My Head" has been shortlisted for the 2024 Leica Oskar Barnack Awards (LOBA). I am…
I am very pleased to share that my ongoing project, "It's All In My Head" has been shortlisted for the 2024 Leica Oskar Barnack Awards (LOBA). I am…
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