Celebrating Africa’s Stories — World Photography Day 2025

Thank you to everyone who shared their stunning images and made this celebration possible. Your creativity, passion, and unique perspectives have brought this day to life.

We invite you to explore and enjoy a curated selection of incredible photographs from across Africa— each one telling a story, sparking emotion, and reminding us of the power of capturing a single moment in time.

Happy World Photography Day!

ANTONY TRIVET

Hot Air Balloon

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS III USM Lens, Aperture: f/11, Shutter Speed: 1/200, ISO: 400

Lion Cub Portraits

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS III USM Lens, Aperture: f/11, Shutter Speed: 1/200, ISO: 400

Lone Wildebeest

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS III USM Lens, Aperture: f/16, Shutter Speed: 1/500, ISO: 100

Sunset

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS III USM Lens, Aperture: f/16, Shutter Speed: 1/500, ISO: 200

Wildebeest

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS III USM Lens, Aperture: f/11, Shutter Speed: 1/800, ISO: 800

CATHERINE ICHUNGWA

A quiet moment from a mischievous observer; captured after a rooftop standoff with crows

Canon EOS R, Canon RF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS III USM Telephoto Lens, Aperture: f/3.2, Shutter Speed: 1/1250, ISO: 3200

In a fleeting pause between crowds, history stands still

Canon Powershot G1 X, Canon Zoom 24-120mm Lens, Aperture: f/5.8, Shutter Speed: 1/500, ISO: 100

Layers of colour, stone, and sky; the grandeur of the Forbidden City in a single frame

Canon Powershot G1 X, Canon Zoom 24-120mm Lens, Aperture: f/5.6, Shutter Speed: 1/1250, ISO: 200

A window carved in history, framing the quiet beauty beyond the wall

Canon Powershot G1 X, Canon Zoom 24-120mm Lens, Aperture: f/5.6, Shutter Speed: 1/100, ISO: 200

A stolen rooftop view of the wall weaving through mountains: A Glimpse into Grandeur

Canon Powershot G1 X, Canon Zoom 24-120mm Lens, Aperture: f/4.5, Shutter Speed: 1/400, ISO: 200

TOLU JETHRO BADE

Cartwheel Boy

Canon EOS R, Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens, Aperture: f/6, Shutter Speed: 1/200

pot makers

Canon EOS R, Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens, Aperture: f/4, Shutter Speed: 1/120

roadside-accident

Canon EOS R, Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens, Aperture: f/4, Shutter Speed: 1/200

the games they play

Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens, Aperture: f/4, Shutter Speed: 1/400

the long walk

Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens, Aperture: f/4, Shutter Speed: 1/100

JEAN NTWALI SEBAGANWA

Move with grace, even amidst dust and noise.

Canon EOS 6D, Focal Length: 50 mm, Aperture: f/1.8, Shutter Speed: 1/640, ISO: 100

A Quiet Moment Where Beauty Meets Nature

Canon EOS 6D, Focal Length: 50 mm, Aperture: f/1.8, Shutter Speed: 1/640, ISO: 100

A Smile That Lights Up The Soul

Canon EOS 6D, Focal Length: 50 mm, Aperture: f/1.8, Shutter Speed: 1/640, ISO: 100

When The Wind Plays With The Scarf, The Soul Drifts Away And The Mind Guides Every Movement

Canon EOS 6D, Focal Length: 50 mm, Aperture: f/2.2, Shutter Speed: 1/1125, ISO: 100

The Simplicity Of A Smile Lights Up The Past.

Canon EOS 6D, Focal Length: 50 mm, Aperture: f/2.2, Shutter Speed: 1/1250, ISO: 100

FELIX ODHIAMBO

Buffalo

Canon EOS R3, Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM Lens, Aperture: f/2.8, Shutter Speed: 1/1600, ISO: 125

Martial Eagle

Canon EOS R5, Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM Lens, Aperture: f/4, Shutter Speed: 1/1800, ISO: 200

Lion

Canon EOS R5, Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM, Aperture: f/4, Shutter Speed: 1/320, ISO: 320

Leopard

Canon EOS R5, Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS III USM Lens, Aperture: f/3.2, Shutter Speed: 1/1600, ISO: 100

Topi

Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens, Aperture: f/8, Shutter Speed: 1/400, ISO: 100

LANTEI MOSES

With the strength of a coiled spring, the leopard ascends the tree in a fluid burst of power...

Canon EOS R5, Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens, Aperture: f/2.8, Shutter Speed: 1/1600, ISO 100

Bathed in the molten glow of a Mara sunset, a lone wildebeest surges forward...

Canon EOS R3, Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM lens, Aperture: f/25, Shutter Speed: 1/6, ISO 100

Each step draws him closer, his golden eyes locked on the viewer with quiet authority...

Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM Lens, Aperture: f/4, Shutter Speed: 1/800, ISO 400

With a steady, unflinching gaze, the male lion strides toward the lens...

Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon EF 400mm f/4.5L IS USM lens, Aperture: f/4.5, Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec, ISO 3200

Against the painted sky of dawn, the silent silhouette of a leopard clings to the tree...

Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM lens, Aperture: f/2.8, Shutter Speed: 1/160, ISO 2000

OKECHUKWU SAMUEL

Father and child sit in front of a makeshift tent that is now home

Canon EOS 700D, Canon EF-S 24mm STM Lens, Aperture: f/2.8, Shutter Speed: 1/400, ISO: 100

A boat with properties of a family

Canon EOS 700D, Canon EF-S 24mm STM Lens, Aperture: f/2.8, Shutter Speed: 1/400, ISO: 100

Community member arrange his belongings as he watches his former community from afar

Canon EOS 700D, Canon EF-S 24mm STM Lens, Aperture: f/2.8, Shutter Speed: 1/400, ISO: 100

Madam Mary stands in front of her belongings as she tells how she was removed from her own home...

Canon EOS 700D, Canon EF-S 24mm STM Lens, Aperture: f/2.8, Shutter Speed: 1/400, ISO: 100

Tarkwa Bay community evictees build makeshift shacks at a neighboring community for shelter

Canon EOS 700D, Canon EF-S 24mm STM Lens, Aperture: f/2.8, Shutter Speed: 1/320, ISO: 100

AJOKU FAVOUR CHIZITEREM

i harbor these feelings, feelings I may never live to let out

Canon EOS 6D, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens, Aperture: f/4, Shutter Speed: 1/200, ISO: 100

i harbor these feelings, feelings I may never live to let out

Canon EOS 6D, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens, Aperture: f/4, Shutter Speed: 1/200, ISO: 100

ESTHER NSAPU

The Forgotten of Lwiro

Canon EOS 90D, Canon EF-S 18-135mm Lens, Aperture f/4,5 IS USM, Shutter speed 1/80, ISO: 500

The Forgotten of Lwiro

Canon EOS 90D, Canon EF-S 18-135mm Lens, Aperture f 5,6, Shutter speed 1/800, ISO: 1000

The Forgotten of Lwiro

Canon EOS 90D, Canon EF-S 18-135mm Lens, Aperture f 3,5, Shutter speed 1/80, ISO: 4000

The Forgotten of Lwiro

Canon EOS 90D, Canon EF-S 18-135mm Lens, Aperture f 5,6, Shutter speed 1/640, ISO: 100

The Forgotten of Lwiro

Canon EOS 90D, Canon EF-S 18-135mm Lens, Aperture f 3,5, Shutter speed 1/60, ISO: 800