Host · Founder, Her Bold Tribe
Anicho Stella
HBT
HerLens Cohort 1
Exhibition &
Fundraising Showcase
A public evening of documentary photo stories created by 25 young female storytellers from communities in Umuahia, designed to raise visibility, support, and equipment for what comes next.
Date
May 16, 2026
Venue
Paradise Crystal Hotel
Location
Umuahia, Abia State
Format
Public Exhibition + Fundraising Showcase
Event Brief
A culminating public platform for the work these participants have made.
The HerLens Exhibition & Fundraising Showcase marks the close of Cohort 1 of HerLens, Her Bold Tribe's documentary visual storytelling accelerator. The exhibition will feature real-life documentary narratives created by participants, all rooted in communities across Umuahia, Abia State.
It is designed as both a public showcase and a practical support point for the participants' continued creative journey through access to professional photography equipment and further opportunities.
Exhibition Focus
Authentic visual stories from underserved communities, told by young women building confidence in documentary practice.
Purpose
- Amplify authentic, community-based stories told by young girls.
- Provide participants with visibility and a professional platform.
- Raise funds for photography equipment and continued learning.
- Promote inclusion by spotlighting voices from marginalized and underserved communities.
- Engage the public in meaningful storytelling that drives social impact.
What to Expect
- Curated display of documentary photo stories.
- Live storytelling and guided exhibition experience.
- Networking with creatives, industry professionals, and partners.
- A direct opportunity to support emerging female storytellers.
The people shaping the room
Featured guests include documentary filmmakers, public-facing image makers, and facilitators working across storytelling, governance, and social impact.
Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker
Kachi Benson
HBT
Official Photographer to Senator Oluremi Tinubu
Abel Jude
HBT
Founder, Southern Embrace Foundation · UN Ambassador (Virtual)
Dr. Sindy Zemura
HBT
Award-winning filmmaker and global speaker
David Akwara
HBT
Additional guests will include official photographers to Governors and First Ladies across multiple Nigerian states.
What this event should move forward
01
Public showcase of 25 documentary photo stories.
02
Increased visibility for young female storytellers.
03
Funds raised to support participants with photography equipment.
04
Stronger creative confidence and career direction for participants.
05
Broader awareness of social issues through visual storytelling.
Attend the exhibition.
Support what comes after it.
Register for the showcase and help extend access to photography equipment, continued learning, and future opportunities for the cohort.