About
Damilola Onafuwa is a filmmaker from Lagos, Nigeria, using digital photography, film and mixed media as a medium of expression. The focus of his work is on human-interest stories that creates a consciousness about social issues.
Born out of curiosity, 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.
With over ten years of field experience, he has worked with notable international private and non-governmental organizations around the world. He is a member of APJD (Africa Photo-Journalism Database) and an Associate fellow at The Royal Commonwealth Society. He is the founder and creative director of StoryMaxima, a professional storytelling organization headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
He has been a speaker at TEDx, and has been recognized for his work by The Future Awards.