Access Opportunity and First Exhibitions

Your weekly guide to African photographers, exhibitions, and creative opportunities.

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Unpublished Africa
March 23, 2026

Welcome to African Visual Storyteller! Your weekly guide to African photographers, exhibitions, and creative opportunities.

This space exists to support visibility, connection, and real pathways for African creatives. Thank you for being part of our growing ecosystem.

African Visual Storyteller of the Week #47

Our featured storyteller this week is Achem Deborah Ojochenemi đź‡łđź‡¬

Achem Deborah Ojochenemi (Nigeria) - "Chasing the Storm", 2026 (From Unpublished Africa's "I'd Be Empowered If..." Group Exhibition)

Thank you for Your Submissions

Images in poster: Tinashe Jakarasi (Harare Photo Walk Host)

Thank you for submitting your photography to From the African Streets Vol 3. We appreciate the time and effort everyone put into their work during our Photo Walks across the continent.

"I'd Be Empowered If..." Creative Conversation

"I'd Be Empowered If..." Creative Conversation:

  • 🗓️ Tuesday 24 March 2026

  • ⏰ 7 PM CAT | 6 PM WAT | 8 PM EAT

  • đź“Ť X Spaces (@unpub_africa)

“I’d Be Empowered If…” Creative Conversation brings together voices, reflections, and ideas sparked by the exhibition. It creates a space for open discussion around what empowerment means in different contexts, and how people experience it in their everyday lives.

"I’d Be Empowered If..." Exhibition Closed

Thanks to everyone who came to the “I’d Be Empowered If…” exhibition while it was open. We really appreciate you taking the time to visit, view the work, and engage with the ideas shared.

It was meaningful to see people interact with the exhibition and reflect on the messages in their own way. Even though the exhibition is now closed, we’re grateful for the support and interest it received.

Unpublished Africa White Papers

Conversations around art education in Africa often centre on tertiary institutions, yet many of the challenges begin much earlier, at the point of exposure, access, and how creative practice is first introduced.

In Navigating the Path: Art Education in Africa, we reflect on how artists are often lost at the beginning of their journey due to limited access, cultural perceptions, and weak support systems, with these gaps continuing into post-secondary levels where sustained practice becomes difficult.

The paper is now available on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/402678085_Navigating_the_Path_Art_Education_in_Africa

"I’d Be Empowered If…" White Paper

If you didn’t get a chance to visit the “I’d Be Empowered If…” exhibition, you can still engage with the ideas behind it through the white paper. It brings together the key themes, reflections, and contributions that shaped the project, and gives a clearer look at the thinking behind the work.

We encourage you to read it if you’re interested in understanding the conversations that emerged from the exhibition. It’s a simple way to explore the questions it raised and the perspectives people shared, even if you weren’t able to see the installation in person.

Photo Walk Archive

Even though the submission deadline for “From the African Streets Volume 3” has passed, we’re still building the photo walk archive and welcome ongoing contributions. If you missed the deadline, you’re still encouraged to submit your work so it can be included in the growing collection of images and stories.

Other Opportunities:

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Thank you for continuing to build with us.

More conversations, walks, and opportunities ahead.

— Unpublished Africa