Nuku Studio: Ghana Through the Lens

Founded by Nii Obodai, Nuku Studio in Tamale is a hub for photographic research and practice. It fosters visual storytelling that reflects Ghana's diverse narratives and landscapes. Through exhibitions and collaborations, it champions photography as a tool for social change.

Nuku Studio is home to a variety of projects and initiatives. Education is a core value, offering audio-visual learning opportunities and workshops. Nuku hosts workshops via open calls to equip early photographers with basic photographic skills. Explore other Nuku's projects and initiatives:

Nuku's "Living Archive" initiative combines photography with ecological activism. By documenting indigenous seed varieties and collaborating with local farmers, it aims to preserve biodiversity and cultural heritage through visual records.

The "Bicycles Forever - Tamale" exhibition highlighted the cultural significance of bicycles in Ghana. Part of the "Cycling Cities: The African Experience" project, it showcased the evolution of bicycle commuting and its impact on urban life.

The exhibition focused on sustainable gold mining within the context of illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana. It was a culmination of a project with Leiden University, the Nordic Africa Institute and the Centre for Responsible Mining at the University of São Paulo.

Nuku Studio's impact extends beyond individual projects; it cultivates a vibrant photographic community, preserving Ghana's stories for generations to come. Through education and collaboration, Nuku shapes a visual legacy for the future.