Someday Soon

Photographer Goodness Agaeze reimagines a world that harmonizes tradition with innovation.

By African Leadership Academy

Curated By: Umazi Mvurya

Someday Soon is part of the Ancient Civilizations & Futuristic Visions exhibit featuring  works that draw from African stories and experiences to reimagine the present and inspire new futures. 

Goodness Agaeze (2024) by Goodness AgaezeAfrican Leadership Academy

Meet The Artist

Goodness Agaeze, a visionary Nigerian photographer, explores the fusion of African culture with technology and the future. Inspired by his heritage and the digital age, his work blends traditional African aesthetics with modern techniques, capturing the essence of life in Abuja.

Someday Soon (2024) by Goodness AgaezeAfrican Leadership Academy

Photographer Goodness Agaeze asks us a question
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Can we blend the ancient with the avant-garde to tell a powerful story of resilience, innovation, and identity?  

Someday Soon (2024) by Goodness AgaezeAfrican Leadership Academy

In his latest project, Nigerian photographer Goodness Adaeze reimagines traditional fishing methods by introducing a fictional Fish Tracking Device that enhances the efficiency of these methods without replacing them.

Someday Soon (2024) by Goodness AgaezeAfrican Leadership Academy

This imagined innovative tool, attaches to local canoes and syncs with Google, enabling fishermen to effectively fish at any time of day while ensuring that they are within the constraints of environmental conservation. 

Someday Soon (2024) by Goodness AgaezeAfrican Leadership Academy

Fishing as a metaphor
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This photography project celebrates the past, explores the present, and envisions a future where tradition and technology coexist. It aims to preserve African traditions while inspiring new ways to approach cultural identity in a rapidly changing world.

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Curated By: Umazi Mvurya

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