George Osodi

Born: 1974 Origin: Ogwashi-Ukwu, Delta State, Nigeria Profession: Photographer, Photojournalist

Background and Career

George Osodi studied Business Administration at Yaba College of Technology in Lagos from 1996 to 1999. He began his career as a photojournalist with The Comet newspaper (1999–2002), and later joined the Associated Press from 2002 to 2008.

In 2009, he obtained a Professional National Diploma in Documentary Filmmaking from the London Academy of Media, Film and TV.

Osodi is known for his in-depth visual documentation of oil extraction and its environmental and social impact in the Niger Delta. His photographs have been widely published in major international media outlets, including:

• Bloomberg
• Time Magazine
• The Guardian
• The New York Times
• The Telegraph
• USA Today
• CNN
• BBC Focus on Africa Magazine

He is affiliated with Panos Pictures UK.

Exhibitions

His works have been showcased at prestigious institutions, including:

• Museumslandschaft Hessen Kassel, Germany
• Neue Galerie, New York City, USA
• Newark Museum of Art, New Jersey, USA

Awards

• Fuji African Photojournalist of the Year (2004)

  • First Prize – Features Category
  • First Prize – Portfolio Category

References

Sources to be added upon request.