Reimagining African Narratives Photography Fellowship
FEBRUARY - AUgust 2025 | Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
Meet the Facilitator
Photograph by Farzin Foroutan 2024
// Peggy Sue Amison
Artistic Director of East Wing
Peggy Sue Amison is the Artistic Director of East Wing, a platform for contemporary photography founded in Doha, Qatar, in 2012. She is a curator, writer, producer, and consultant, collaborating with photographers, and festivals globally. Peggy Sue has curated exhibitions across Europe, as well as in Africa, the United States, and China. Her most recent projects include curating the LagosPhoto Festival 2023 in Benin and Nigeria, developing and curating the main exhibition for FORMAT Festival 2024 in Derby, UK, titled ‘Future Tense,’ and curating ‘Imagine Another Perspective,’ a group exhibition at Alfred Ehrhardt Stiftung in Berlin, Germany. She is also the developer and facilitator of the upcoming ‘Reimagining African Narratives;’ a 6-month photography fellowship co-designed with the participating mentors for Nature Environment Wildlife (NEWF) in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.
Peggy Sue was previously the Artistic Director of Sirius Art Centre in Ireland (2001 – 2014), and a founding Board Member of the Belfast Photography Festival in N. Ireland (2012 – 2016). Originally from the United States, Peggy Sue lives and works in Berlin, Germany.
Meet the MENTORS
// Alexa Becker, Germany
Photobook Publishing Expert
Alexa Becker is a freelance consultant who advises and coaches photographers in many facets of their practice. Becker established her professional experience while working for more than a decade for German photography and art book publisher Kehrer Verlag. During this period, Becker gained insights into the photobook design and production processes as well as the PR and marketing aspects of book publication. Whilst being a freelance editor with Kehrer Verlag, Becker maintains close connections to other global publishing houses as well.
Since 2008, Becker has reviewed portfolios at leading international photography festivals including FotoFest and Rencontres d’Arles, served on the jury of important competitions, frequently led workshops focusing on the theme of books & publishing, and shared her voice in interviews and podcasts. She enjoys helping photographers and others appreciate the unique qualities that are present in their work, especially when discovering novel, genuine visions of the world.
// FEDERICO ESTOLL, Uruguay
Award Winning Photographer
Federico Estol (b. 1981) is a Uruguayan photographer and artivist based in Montevideo. He focuses on visual storytelling in Latin America, with long-term projects centered on cultural identity, inequality and social justice. Estol is also the artistic director of SAN JOSÉ FOTO festival and editor of El Ministerio Ediciones photobook publishing house.
He holds a bachelor's degree in photography from the UPC-Barcelona Tech University and a degree in popular education from MFAL Franciscan Multiversity. His work has received numerous awards including Emergentes award at Encontros da Imagem festival (Portugal), New Visión award at Cortona on the Move festival (Italy), Photolucida award of the Oregon Center of Photography (USA). His photography has been exhibited globally in prestigious galleries, museums and festivals such as the Aperture Foundation (USA), Les Rencontres d'Arles (France), Addis Photo Fest (Ethiopia) and LagosPhoto Festival (Benin/Nigeria) among others.
Estol has been featured in publications like The Guardian, El País and the Financial Times. His works are part of several public and private collections, including the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and the Lishui Photography Museum in China, FOLA Latin American Photo collection in Buenos Aires and the Avant Garde Museum Switzerland.
// Rehab eldalil, EGYPT
Award Winning Photographer
Rehab Eldalil is an Egyptian documentary photographer and educator whose work focuses on the broad theme of identity explored through participatory creative practices. Her work spans personal projects, NGO collaborations, and publications, focusing on human interest stories in the SWANA region.
Since 2013, Eldalil has pioneered collaborative approaches in visual storytelling, involving her subjects as protagonists in the creative process and challenging traditional documentary photography frameworks. In her practice, Eldalil explores mixed media to develop layered and comprehensive visual narratives that challenge the exoticism of communities , including her perspective as an African and Arabic woman.
Eldalil’s work has earned numerous prestigious awards and has been exhibited internationally. Her long-term project, The Longing Of The Stranger Whose Path Has Been Broken, developed under AFAC and; Magnum Foundation’s ADP Program, won the FotoEvidence W Award in 2022, leading to its publication in 2023. She has also received accolades such as the National Geographic Emergency Grant for Journalists (2020), Creative Activism Award (2021), the World Press Photo Regional Award (2022), the Premi Mediterrani Albert Camus Award (2022) and Foam Talent (2024). Her latest collaborative project, From the Ashes I Rose, created in partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières and Cortona on the Move was debuted in July 2024.
Meet the FELLOWS
// BLESSINGS SUKALI, MALAWI
Blessings Sukali is a visionary photographer and filmmaker with over seven years of experience, dedicated to telling stories that inspire and provoke thought. With a Diploma in Information Communication Technology and a Certificate in Cisco Networking, he blends technical expertise with a deep passion for visual storytelling. His work spans documentaries, documentary photos, films, and music videos, exploring themes such as social justice, climate change, and community resilience. Notable projects he has worked on include Fatsani: A Tale of Survival and the Apongozi TV Series.
Proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, Blessings strives to use his craft to challenge stereotypes, amplify underrepresented voices, and create narratives that foster empathy and understanding. Through his lens, he aims to inspire change, celebrate resilience, and reimagine the world’s stories with authenticity and impact.
// FARDOSA HUSSEIN, SOMALIA and KENYA
Fardosa Hussein is a visual artist and a photojournalist based in Mogadishu, Somalia. Her work captures the essence of Somali women's lives through intimate and candid imagery. It also celebrates the strength and beauty of her subjects while offering a deeply personal yet universally relevant narrative.
Fardosa has also been covering stories around nutrition, health, food security, as well as peace and security in Somalia for the last seven years. She participated in the third Women Photograph mentorship program and is also currently a member of Women Photograph.
Her work has appeared in The Guardian, BBC News, and WeTransfer. Fardosa has also worked with various NGOs and international organisations including the African Union Mission in Somalia, Action Against Hunger, UN in Somalia, OCHA, FAO, and WFP.
// FILBERT MINJA, TANZANIA
Filbert Minja is a dynamic conservationist and documentary filmmaker working to advance environmental preservation through a combination of visual storytelling and on-the-ground restoration initiatives. With a focus on ecosystems and biodiversity, his films bring attention to urgent conservation challenges while promoting local community engagement. Beyond capturing the climate stories, Filbert organises community film screenings that serve as a driving force for environmental awareness and action. Additionally, he has established a community tree nursery in the Kilimanjaro region, contributing to reforestation efforts and climate resilience in vulnerable areas.
He also currently serves as the AfriFOODLinks Youth Ambassador for Arusha, a project implemented by ICLEI AFRICA. In his role, Filbert works directly with local communities to raise awareness and promote inclusive, sustainable urban food systems. He collaborates with informal food vendors, organises community initiatives such as market tours and environmental workshops, and creates stories that capture the experiences of women, youth, and farmers. His efforts amplify voices often unheard in food policy discussions and encourage practical, community-driven solutions to urban food challenges and climate resilience.
Filbert’s contributions have earned him several recognitions, including being named to the Young Climate Prize 25 Under 25 by The World Around, a Top Finalist in the WIPO Youth Video Competition, Winner of the FailUp Africa Challenge 2022, and Circular Economy Champion 2023 by the African Leadership University, School of Wildlife and Conservation.
// IDDAH AKINYO, KENYA
Iddah Akinyi is a documentary photographer and filmmaker based in Nairobi, whose work seamlessly blends her background in Communication and Journalism with a deep passion for visual storytelling and art advocacy.
Iddah is committed to using her craft as a tool for advocacy, shining a light on often overlooked narratives and empowering communities through her lens. Her dedication to this mission is evident in her role as a trainer at the One of Us Art for People Project - advocacy through art education and documentary filmmaking. As a co-founder of Somaso Afrika, Iddah leverages photography and film to tell impactful stories, document interventions, and assist organisations in project mapping and research. Her work continues to inspire and educate, making a significant impact on the world of visual storytelling and advocacy.
Iddah has garnered honours for her art, receiving accolades such as recognition in the ILGA World Photo Contest and being a Top 50 finalist in the Agora Photo Awards. She currently works as the documentary filmmaker for PREPARED - a project creating an ethical and integrity framework for research during global crises.
// KEFILWE FIFI MONOSI, BOTSWANA
Kefilwe Fifi Monosi is a documentary photographer committed to addressing societal taboos and advocating for marginalised communities, with a special focus on celebrating women and children. Her work tackles critical issues such as gender-based violence, climate change, and mental health, sparking important conversations in Botswana and across Africa. Monosi’s exhibitions, including Fotografia Etica (2023) in Italy and The Other Hundred (2021) in Hong Kong, have earned international recognition for their storytelling and ability to raise awareness.
Her achievements include the 2023 Vital Impacts Mentorship Program, the 2021 Constructive Journalism Fellowship from Deutsche Welle Akademie, and being a Prince Claus Fund Recipient.
With a BA in Mass Communications, Monosi strives to use her photography to drive social change, amplify marginalised voices, and work toward a more inclusive and equitable future. Her aspiration is to inspire others to challenge the status quo and create a lasting impact through the power of visual storytelling.
// KREATIVE KWAME, CAMEROON
Kreative Kwame is a Cameroonian multi-creative and social artist dedicated to using art (film, fine-art, art curation) as a catalyst for change. With a background in journalism and mass communication, Kwame produces compelling documentaries, exhibitions & art that explore pressing social and environmental issues, exhibited by the likes of the United Nations in Geneva, and Paris, and published in respected African literary magazine, Lowle.
Addressing issues such as diabetes, environmental conservation, access to education, and water crisis, he led the We’re All Liquid exhibition that benefitted 750+ children in Debundscha. His recent work focuses on space art and its potential to inspire young people and promote STEM education. He was awarded the Arts for a Social Cause prize at the Cameroon Youth Awards.
Long-term, he wants to continue to leverage the work they do with ALAKIND & We’re All Liquid, supporting emerging artists with impactful visuals & promoting cultural exchange.
