Temiloluwa Johnson

Photojournalist and Storyteller

BIOGRAPHY

Temiloluwa Johnson (b. 2001) is a photojournalist and storyteller from Lagos, Nigeria. Temiloluwa’s work is centered around identity, social and cultural expression, and environmental issues— typical human condition. 

An emerging photographer in the field, her work has been recognized by the ‘PictureThis’ contest organized by Sony Pictures and the World Photography Organization, and has been featured in print and online at Photovogue, The Continent, and The Republic. She is a member of the Black Women Photographers and a 2024 Finalist for Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant. She hopes that with every photo, she tells a story that resonates.

PHOTO: Mother Moves, House Approves

Members of the LGBTQI+ community in Nigeria face legal prosecution, widespread social discrimination, and physical violence. Held in a secret location, “Heavenly Bodies: Notes on Fola Francis” was the third edition of the Pride celebration in Lagos ballroom, one of the largest drag ballroom experiences in Nigeria. The 2024 series was named after the late Fola Francis, a trans icon, activist, and first openly transgender person to walk the runway during Lagos Fashion Week. Despite all risks, the event was an electrifying experience, providing a vibrant space for celebration of love and free self-expression.