When I got back to Nigeria, I needed a NIN for everything: to unblock my SIM, register for NYSC, and reactivate my bank account. The process in Ede was too slow, so I went to Osogbo instead. They told me it would take a few days, so I stayed with my sister in Ido Osun. While waiting, I took a walk with my nephew and stumbled on an open field, more like a wasteland, quiet and forgotten. In the middle of all the stress and paperwork, that stillness felt like a small reminder that even when life feels stuck, there are moments that ask you to simply pause and breathe.

Errands and Empty Fields

On the waters of Makoko, fishermen steer their canoes beneath the Third Mainland Bridge a meeting of Lagos’s past and present. Here, tradition flows beside modernity, and life on the lagoon endures in the city’s restless rhythm.

Between the Bridge and the Lagoon

This photograph captures the barrier between two famous rival hostels, Zik and Indy. At first glance, it is just a gate black iron, yellow pillars, and barbed wire separating two plots of land. But this gate is a powerful symbol of the relationship between its two neighbors. These hostels are rivals, their animosity fueled by their shared identity rather than their differences. The gate itself is the proof. It connects them, a single, shared boundary that brings them together even as it pushes them apart. Yet, it is also the very thing that keeps them divided, a permanent line fortified with barbed wire, turning their similarities into a source of division and conflict. It stands as a monument to both their connection and their fierce animosity.

The rivalry Gate

After two years documenting environmental stories as a botanist and photographer, Ayomitunde is launching a visual investigation into how climate change affects people living with albinism in Nigeria. As global temperatures rise and weather patterns grow unpredictable, persons with albinism (PWA) face increasing risks. Their heightened sensitivity to sunlight makes them especially vulnerable to extreme heat and ultraviolet exposure, leading to a surge in skin cancer, the leading cause of death among African albinos. Limited healthcare access, late diagnosis, and financial barriers worsen their situation, while government neglect leaves them without proper support. Beyond physical hardship, damaging myths persist, including the belief that albinos should avoid salt. Through this project, Ayomitunde aims to explore the intersection of climate change, health, and social stigma, visually amplifying the experiences of PWAs to foster understanding, challenge stereotypes, and advocate for greater awareness and protection.

SUN NOT SALT 

In this powerful black and white portrait, a face adorned with delicate flowers holds a silent story. Water droplets streak down the subject's serene expression, capturing a moment of bittersweet emotion, resilience, and connection to nature. The gentle grip on the sprig of leaves and blossoms adds a touch of hope amidst the silence, reminding us of the delicate balance between strength and vulnerability. This evocative image speaks to the beauty found in raw emotion and the quiet power of the natural world.

Tears of Nature

three figures stand together, faces veiled, hands joined; holding on to one another in a world remade by fear. from the another beginning, this image reflects on survival, connection, and the fragile hope that follows crisis. it dreams of another nigeria, where healing begins with unity and where even behind the veil of our differences, we still reach for each other.

the new beginning

This photograph, taken at a busy campus intersection, captures the quiet but relentless rhythm of a generation on the move. By focusing on the anonymous, lower halves of the figures, the image becomes a universal statement about a collective journey. This is not about individuals, but about a generation in stride. The cracked, weathered asphalt represents the imperfect foundation of the world they inherited. Yet, they are not deterred. Their persistent, forward motion is a testament to their resilience. A new world is possible not through a single, grand event, but through the millions of determined, individual steps that form a collective walk. I used a slow shutter to capture the blur of movement, a symbol of their dynamic energy. This is the subtle, powerful process of change: a generation walking together, creating a new path forward, right on top of the cracks of the old one.

A Generation in Stride

This picture depicts that the future of Nigeria is not just an idea, it’s a people. It’s the little ones that are coming up and experiencing the country in all its glory. It shows that the best place to shape that future is in School. A place where most Nigerians have memories. Culture, identity, community, and everyday life must all come from school. Whatever speculations or dreams of the future must come from school. This is a school in the Northern part of the country, rugged in appearance, but rich in culture. Take this as a call to invest in the leaders of tomorrow.

The future in uniform 2

A magnificent elephant stands under the high sun, its ancient form cast in deep shadow. This is a portrait of quiet power and contained majesty. The image invites reflection on 'Another Nigeria's' natural heritage, a world of incredible wildlife that carries the weight of history, conservation, and a complex relationship with the modern world. It is a moment of solemn, powerful beauty.

The Captive Giant

A Femme Duo lost in the music, basking in the light,embracing each other in a way that makes them seem like Fairys. Mainland House,2025

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