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From Photo Walk to Exhibition. Submit your work to be considered
A Walk Through Kampala

Katumba Badru (Uganda) - From the Unpublished Africa Kampala Photo Walk, September 2025
Yesterday’s photo walk brought together storytellers and creatives to see Kampala through a fresh lens. Led by host Badru Katumba, and in collaboration with Muwado and Global Shapers Kampala, we wandered through the city’s lively streets and quiet corners, capturing its rhythm and soul.
It was more than photography, it was a shared moment of connection, creativity, and appreciation for the beauty in everyday Kampala.
Take a Look at Some of our Previous Photo Walks:
Nairobi Photo Walk: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOD6XtgDCt-/?igsh=MWRiZjVnanIwaTJidQ==
Jos Photo Walk: https://www.instagram.com/p/DN_NJrNDKuT/?igsh=bnU5Mnh1OTcwcm9i
Lusaka Photo Walk: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNiA7EsMht-/?igsh=MXQ3anphbmwzYXEyeg==
Harare Photo Walk: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMXkuJOIGx2/?igsh=amU4ZHk5Z3k0ZDQ2
Call for Submissions – Streets as Archives

We’re inviting photographers and visual storytellers to be part of our upcoming exhibition. This is an open call to share the moments, ideas, and perspectives that matter to you.
Selected works will be featured in the exhibition, giving artists a platform to connect with new audiences and spark meaningful conversations. If you’ve got a story to tell through your lens, this is your chance to put it out into the world.
Submission Guidelines: https://unpublished.beehiiv.com/p/call-for-submissions-streets-as-archives
African Visual Storyteller of the Week
Our featured storyteller this week is Bontu Ayana

Bontu Shirefaw Ayana (Ethiopia) - "Ethiopia Life Revolves Around Small Shops", March 2025. ( Published by Unpublished Africa in " I'd Be Empowered If..." Exhibition. )
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Advocating for Culturally Relevant Storytelling in the Writers’ Room | 25/09/2025 | |
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18/01/2026 | ||
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We look forward to sharing more opportunities with you next week!
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