Djeneba Aduayom is an award-winning photographer and visual artist from Burkina Faso. She is known for her captivating images that explore the beauty of African culture and identity.
Aduayom was born in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso in 1985. She began her career as a photographer in 2006, when she was just 21 years old. She quickly gained recognition for her work, which has been featured in numerous publications and exhibitions around the world.
In 2010, Aduayom was awarded the prestigious Prix Pictet Award for her series “The Beauty of Africa”, which explored the beauty of African culture through portraits of women from various countries across the continent. This series has since been exhibited at galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
In addition to her photography work, Aduayom is also an active advocate for women’s rights and education in Africa. She has worked with numerous organizations to promote gender equality and access to education for girls in Burkina Faso and other countries across the continent.
Aduayom’s work has been widely praised by critics and audiences alike for its powerful imagery and its ability to capture the beauty of African culture. Her photographs have been featured in publications such as National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, Vogue Italia, and many more.
Aduayom currently lives and works in Ouagadougou, where she continues to create captivating images that explore African identity and culture.