Jide Alakija
Jide Alakija is an internationally renowned photographer with over 15 years experience in shooting multicultural weddings, documentaries and editorial campaigns. Jide’s assignments have taken him across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the U.S.
Regularly piquing the interest of international icons and A-list celebrities through his captivating eye, Jide’s recent clients include Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka; hip hop artist and producer, J.Cole; acclaimed novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; and Didier Drogba, former Chelsea F.C. soccer player.
Art collectors and galleries around the world currently showcase his work. Most recently, the Smithsonian Institution shortlisted ‘Invisible Cities No. 1’ for
inclusion in its collection.
Keen to share his extensive expertise with the next generation Alakija hosts photography workshops around the world and runs various mentoring programs in West Africa for photography students.
Passionate about African modern art Jide is the co-owner of TAFETA, a private art dealership specializing in 20th century and contemporary African art. Based in London, the gallery regularly showcases at some of the word’s premier art events including Art Basel and The Hamptons Art Fair; and represents renowned names like Yinka Shonibare, MBE on the African continent.
Jide cites the work of legendary photographers Sebastião Salgado and Steve McCurry, known for capturing stories in black and white and color, respectively, as his biggest inspirations.
Jide holds an undergraduate and master’s degree in Engineering from Imperial College, London, England. He resides in Brooklyn, New York.
It's important to me that when you look at an image you must feel something that you can connect with, when I make an image this is my ultimate goal.
