Adolphus Opara

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Adolphus Opara works as a freelance photojournalist in Nigeria. His assignments include reportage, story features, documentary and long-term projects. A broad range of themes captures his interest, as long as he can find an interesting human angle. He was the winner of the African Artists Foundation/Nigerian Breweries and Heineken Art Competition 2008. He was also one of the winners of the Life in My City Art Competition 2009 and third place winner of the first Photo Africa Contest in Spain 2008. His work has been appeared in publications including World Press Photo’s Enter magazine, Private, Timeout Nigeria, Lagos: City at Work and on the BBC website. He finds the greatest joy while at work.

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Slum aspirations

A story of an ambitious 17-year-old boy, Taiwo Shemede, who was born and lives in a slum in Lagos. The hope for an opportunity to play professional soccer not only makes his days more enjoyable, but makes for a tomorrow full of possibilities

By Adolphus Opara - 25 September 2010 - Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities

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African Support

Evidence of interest in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Nigeria.

By Adolphus Opara - 30 June 2010 - Africa United, Photo

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The People’s Hero

Between 2001 and 2009, Malam Umar Wunti, a 43-year-old native of Bauchi, Nigeria. has trained well over 30 young boys and passers-bys how to make soccer balls. A number of them are managing to make a living from it in different parts of the country.

By Adolphus Opara - 16 April 2010 - Photo