OSAZE EFE
Founder (Art for Humanity Foundation/Abuja Photo Festival, Abuja, NRA)
Osaze Efe is an international photo festival curator based in Abuja, Nigeria. He is interested in exploring new representations of visual engagement and expanding artistic conversations about social change.
As an art festival curator, he has provided a juncture for reflection, inspiration, and interaction on the power of photography for developmental advocacy and advancement.
Osaze fosters a creative space for artists, cultural promoters, and art entrepreneurs to network create, and amplify stories worth hearing. Since 2017, the Abuja Photo Festival has worked with over 3000 young people, unlocking their creative energy to document critical narratives while providing mentorship that supports their creative career journey.
In 2022, Osaze served as a delegate to Washington DC, Colorado Springs, and New York on the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) by the United States Embassy in Nigeria. He was listed among other art activists from twenty-six countries to explore the arts as a vehicle for societal progress, in 2021, Osaze launched the project "En Route," which offers a fresh view on how migration is impacting the Nigerian cultural landscape.
Osaze Efe's primary interest is in cultural dynamism and its role in sustainable development for society. He has served as an art for development consultant on different projects with UNDP. UNESCO, World Intellectual Property Organization, Embassies of China, Spain and Sweden in Nigeria.