ABOUT
Bade Fuwa is a photographer and filmmaker. Bade's practice focuses on the human form, cultural symbolism, and natural elements through in camera composition.
Entirely self taught, Fuwa creates atmospheric visual narratives that blend portraiture, silhouettes, and surreal composition. Grounded in his African heritage, his imagery prioritizes stillness, structural depth, and authentic framing over digital manipulation.
FESTIVALS, SCREENINGS AND EXHIBITIONS
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Open Eye Gallery - London 2022
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Decode Gallery - Arizona, U.S.A. – 2023
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Space Place Gallery - Tagil, Russia – 2023
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Africa Foto Fair, Curated by Aida Muluneh, Abidjan, Ivory Coast - 2023
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Arte Facts Festival - Switzerland – 2023
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Im Raum Festival - Austria - 2023
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Israel Photo Festival – Israel - 2024
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Pride disability month curated by Amanda Madumere, 1952 Africa – US Consulate Lagos, Nigeria, 2024
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Through the Lens Group Exhibition at Alliance Française du Lagos, curated by Oladunni Lambo, Lagos, Nigeria, 2024
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Exhibition with Cluster Photography – London 2024
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Art Basel Miami - 1223 Potomac Gallery - 2025
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+234 Art Fair Lagos, Nigeria - Curated by Vetum Gima Galadima - 2026
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Home beyond places - Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, Young Generation, Werkstattwoche - 2026
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What Moves us - Bright Gallery - Paris - 2026
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BBA One Shot Award - Autumn - BBA Gallery Berlin - 2026
HONOR AND AWARDS
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Exceptional Merit Mention - Global Talent Art Prize - 2022
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Global Peace Photo Award nomination - 2023
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Levi and Vogue Nigerian Awardee - 2023
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Gup Magazine Fresh Eye Talent Award Winner – 2023
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Lagos Photo x Canon street photography workshop - Winner - 2023
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Becoming monumental - winner of 1 Month digital display - Autograph UK - On Old Street, London – 2023
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Abuja Photo Festival - Abuja, Nigeria - 2023/2024
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Publication in Wired Magazine Italia 108 – 2024
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Nomination for M is M: What’s Your M Moment? by Lecia
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Nomination Textile Transformations 2024
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Nomination Siena Award 2024
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African Photojournalism contributor - 2025
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2023, 2025, 500px Editor’s Choice
PRESS AND FEATURES
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ADOBE Creative Cloud. Behance
RESIDENCIES, GRANTS, AND FELLOWSHIPS
CONTACT
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