Mo Amin: Eye of Africa
The photojournalist who moved the world
Get the scoop on Mo's breaking news
Covering four decades of key events that became international exclusives
"A good news cameraman needs forward planning, intuition, contacts, and a lot of luck. The life is never dull."- Mo Amin
Explore the Mo Amin Archive
Take a visual journey of Africa and beyond
Why was Mo the 'Eye of Africa'?
Words by world leaders, colleagues, friends and family
Watch Mo in motion
Bringing stories from Africa to the world, on film
"The bizarre, fantastic, horrific, tragic and comic are regular ingredients in any working day."- Mo Amin
Put your camera to the test
Learn how to be a photojournalist extraordinaire
What to pack for the frontline?
Take a peak at Mo's press cards, cameras and calendars.
How Mo turned his lens on history
Meet the people who took part in revolutions, political alliances and new inventions
Global leaders in a snapshot
Inside the day Kenya gained independence
The official ceremony ending British colonial rule
Meet Kenya's founding fathers
Six passionate men who fought for their land and people
“Make it your pledge to keep Africa on the front pages of the world’s newspapers, and television screens. And not just the bad news, but also the good news.”- Mo Amin
Reports on people and movements
Meet the communities, refugees and fashionistas
Caught in a flash
Photographs of the fastest sports heroes on the track
Catch me if you can!
Spot the zebras, lions, elephants, eagles, apes and crocodiles
Step into the wild with Mo
Documenting the love between animals and people
"I spend three days in a game park. Sure it’s a holiday, but I come back with 60 rolls of film."- Mo Amin
How Mo photographed a ring of fire
The day the Earth was engulfed in a shadow by the Moon
"You will only succeed by anticipation, persistence, and planning. Never take no for an answer and always make sure you stay one step ahead of your rivals."- Mo Amin
Step Inside the Nairobi Archive
Explore the collection in detail and meet the archivists preserving Mo's legacy
Take a look behind the scenes
Are you a teacher or parent?
A downloadable lesson plan to be used in the classroom or given to students to work through at their own pace
Mo Amin Lesson Plan
Find out more about this extraordinary photojournalist
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