Artist Statement
I want to showcase the impact of climate change on education through this image of a young boy, eager to attend school but forced to turn back due to flooding that has rendered his school unusable.
In contrast, I also want to highlight the joy and beauty of human connection through this heartwarming picture of young boys laughing and playing together, showcasing the unbreakable bonds of friendship.
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Abubakar Sadiq Mustapha is a multimedia storyteller whose works focus on climate change, displacement, identity, and culture. He believes in the power of photography and how it can be used for mental health and development. His work has appeared in the Ebedi Review, Ake Review, Lolwe, Panorama: The Journal of Travel, Place, and Nature, The Nigeria Review, The Shallow Tales Review, Libretto Magazine, Salamander Ink Magazine and elsewhere. He is one of the finalists for the Africa Soft Power Climate Change Photo Essay Prize and was selected as one of the overall best for the Wiki Loves Africa 2023 Photography contest in Nigeria.
