ABOUT
Bade Fuwa is a Photographer/Artist from Lagos, Nigeria. From his childhood, Bade began to seek tools and mediums for self-expression, portraying moods and thoughts that are often left unsaid, whether from his dreams, dialogue with the unseen, nature, or fleeting thoughts.
Entirely self-taught, Bade’s creative language is emotionally charged and exploratory. Drawing inspiration from his African heritage and the quiet poetry of his everyday life, Bade’s images inhabit a space where vulnerability meets symbolism—often blending fashion, portraiture, and surreal composition. His Films, sounds, and visuals echo one another: raw, intuitive, and spiritually resonant.
Alongside his independent projects, Bade also collaborates on commissioned and commercial work with select brands and organisations.
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, Abijan 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 2024
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Through the Lens Group Exhibition at Alliance Française du Lagos, Curated by Oladunni Lambo, Lagos Nigeria, 2024
PRESS AND FEATURES
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ADOBE Creative Cloud. Behance
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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1952 Africa (Residency) - Lagos Nigeria - 2023
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Abuja Photo Festival - Abuja Nigeria - 2023/2024
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Publication on 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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Exhibition with Cluster Photography – London 2025
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African Photojournalism contributor - 2025
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Hong Kong Fair – 2025
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2023, 2025, 500px Editor’s Choice
SELECTED COMMISSIONS AND COLLABORATIONS
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Métier de Art – Something's profile magazine Abidjan – Arise Fashion Week 2023
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Portraits of Ken Bugul Commission for Something Profile Magazine Abidjan– Dakar 2023
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Homecoming festival (Eniafe Momodu)– 2023
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More than Goal – 2024
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SSK Lab – 2024/2025
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Laura Ikeji Beauty campaign – 2024/2025
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Dsfa - 2024
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FLORA FAUNA AI - 2025
RESIDENSIES AND GRANTS