Aisha Augie-Kuta

Aisha Augie-Kuta
Born (1980-04-11) 11 April 1980
CitizenshipNigerian
EducationMass Communication, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Alma materAhmadu Bello University
OccupationsPhotographer and Filmmaker
Children3
Parents
  • Late Adamu Baba Augie (father)
  • Amina Augie (mother)
AwardsCreative Artist of the year at the 2011 The Future Awards.

Aisha Augie-Kutapronunciationⓘ (born 11 April 1980) is a Nigerian photographer and filmmaker based in Abuja.[1][2] She is a Hausa from Argungu Local Government Area in northern Nigeria.[3] She won the award for Creative Artist of the year at the 2011 The Future Awards.[4] Her work spans across documentary, fashion and aerial photography.[5] She uses juxtaposition in her work as her way of pushing the idea that there are always two sides of a story; this comes from her background in photojournalism and Mass Communication.[6] Her personal projects explore issues of gender and identity influenced by her experiences as a female, mixed race and mixed tribe individual who struggled to fit in earlier in life.[7]

Augie-kuta is the current Director-General at the Centre For Black and African Arts Culture (CBAAC), she was formerly Special Adviser (Digital Communications Strategy) to the Federal Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning.[8] Prior to this she was the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kebbi State, Nigeria on New Media.[9] Augie-Kuta leads various development initiatives for the advocacy of youth and women empowerment across Nigeria.[10]

Biography

Born Aisha Adamu Augie in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria,[1] Augie-Kuta is the daughter of the late Senator Adamu Baba Augie (politician/broadcaster), and Justice Amina Augie (JSC). Augie-Kuta became interested in photography when her father gave her a camera at a young age.[11]

Education

Augie-Kuta received a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and is studying for an MSc in Media and communication at the Pan African University, Lagos (Now Pan Atlantic University).[1] She is married with three children.[3] Augie-Kuta has certificates in digital filmmaking from the New York Film Academy and curating contemporary art exhibitions from the Chelsea College of Arts, London, UK.[12]

Career

Augie-Kuta became an Associate for the Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) in May 2011. She is also the vice-president of Women in Film and Television in Nigeria (WIFTIN) the West African chapter of the US-based network. She co-founded the Photowagon, a Nigerian photography collective, in 2009.[13]

In 2010, Augie-Kuta was included, along with 50 other Nigerian women, in a book and exhibition for the nation's 50@50 celebrations supported by the Women for Change Initiative.[3]

In 2014, Augie-Kuta held her first solo photographic exhibition, entitled Alternative Evil.[14]

She has made contributions toward girl child/youth development and nation building.[15] She has been a frequent facilitator at the annual gathering of photographers, Nigeria Photography Expo & Conference;[16] a panelist and speaker at various events;[17] and has spoken at TEDx events in Nigeria.[18]

Augie-Kuta was sworn in as a UNICEF High-Level Women Advocate on Education with a focus on girls and young women.[19]

In 2018, Augie-Kuta was the lead representative for the Nigerian Visual Arts sector that met with His Royal Highness Charles, Prince of Wales at the British Council in Lagos.[20][21]

Augie-Kuta is the first female politician to run for the house of representatives primaries under a major party for the Argungu-Augie Federal Constituency in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Augie-Kuta is a frequent facilitator at the annual gathering of photographers, Nigeria Photography Expo & Conference; a panelist and speaker at various events; and has spoken at TEDx events in Nigeria.[22]

She worked as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kebbi State, Nigeria on New Media.[23][24]

She currently works as the Special Adviser to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed.

Awards

Exhibitions

  • 50 Years Ahead through the Eyes of Nigerian Women, Lagos, (Schlumberger, The Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands, African Artists Foundation)[31]
  • 50 Years Ahead through the Eyes of Nigerian Women, Abuja, Nigeria; April 2010 (Transcorp Hilton, The Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands, African Artists Foundation)[32]
  • Here and Now: Contemporary Nigerian and Ghanaian Art, New York City, October 2010 (Iroko Arts Consultants, Ronke Ekwensi).[33]
  • The Authentic Trail: Breast Cancer, Fundraising Exhibition, Abuja, Nigeria, October 2010 (Medicaid Diagnostics, Pinc Campaign, Aisha&Aicha)[33]
  • My Nigeria; The Photowagon Exhibits, Abuja, Nigeria, December 2010 (The Photowagon, Thought Pyramid Gallery)[3]
  • Water and Purity, African Artists Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria, September 2012[34]
  • The Nigerian Centenary Photography exhibition, July 2014[35]
  • Material culture, Lagos Photo Festival, October–November 2014[36][37]
  • Alternative Evil, Mixed Media Exhibition, IICD Abuja, Nigeria 2014[38]
  • Countless Miles, Nigerian Travel Exhibition, Miliki Lagos, Nigeria 2016[39]
  • Before, Before & Now, Now, Mira Forum, Art Tafeta Porto, Portugal, 2016[40]
  • To mark new beginnings: Africa’ African Steeze Los Angeles, USA, 2016
  • Consumption by moonlight, Environmental Art Collective  Abuja, Nigeria, 2015
  • Photo Junctions, Thought pyramid Art Centre Abuja, Nigeria, 2015[41]

Publications

  • 50@50 Nigerian Women: The journey so far. Nigeria: Rimson Associates. 2010. pp. 32–35. ISBN 978-978-8033-05-9.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Gotevbe, Victor (21 January 2012). "I see opportunities everywhere". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  2. ↑ "Augie-Kuta’s Quest For Entrepreneurship Development" Archived 2 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Leadership. 1 July 2014
  3. 1 2 3 4 Inyang, Ifreke. "From the Magazine: Picture Perfect!". Ynaija. Archived from the original on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  4. ↑ "Aisha Augie-Kuta". The Future Awards Africa. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  5. ↑ Ajumobi, Kemi (6 September 2024). "Aisha Augie, multifaceted force influencing Nigeria's creative, digital landscape". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  6. ↑ Lere, Mohammed (25 December 2015). "Kebbi Governor appoints female photojournalist SSA new media". Premium Times. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "The Latest in Contemporary Art, Culture + Visual Media". Art Base Africa. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  8. ↑ Choms, Harry (13 January 2024). "Aisha Adamu Augie: From Ace Photographer to CEO of Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture". Entrepreneurng.com. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  9. ↑ "Aisha Augie-Kuta: Motivated by hunger for learning". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 4 June 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  10. ↑ vanguard (21 January 2012). "I See Opportunities Everywhere - Aisha Augie-kuta". Vanguard News. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  11. ↑ "Meet Aisha Augie-Kuta". blog.mipad.org. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "TEDxMaitama | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  13. ↑ McKenzie, Sheenah (25 July 2012). "Filmmaker aims to explode Africa 'bombs and bullets' myth". CNN. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  14. ↑ "Augie-Kuta focuses on Alternative Evil in first solo exhibition". Premium Times. 23 September 2014.
  15. ↑ Amos, Kobor (4 June 2016). "Aisha Augie-Kuta: Motivated by hunger for learning". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  16. ↑ Dan-Awoh, Deborah (13 January 2024). "Aisha Adamu Augie: Ace Photographer to CEO of Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture". Nairametrics. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  17. ↑ "Public Speaker/Moderator". Aisha Augie. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  18. ↑ "TEDxMaitama | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  19. ↑ "Kebbi inaugurates Hilwa group tomorrow – faces international magazine". facesinternationalmagazine.org.ng. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  20. ↑ Government, Kebbi State (12 November 2018). "Last week, Aisha Augie Kuta @AishaAK49, the SSA to the Kebbi State Governor on New Media met with HRH Prince Charles as a representative for the Nigerian Visual Arts sector at the British Council in Lagos. #RoyalVisitNigeria @ClarenceHousepic.twitter.com/NNZu4pImqw". @KBStGovt. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  21. ↑ News!, JolibaLive (7 November 2018). "Updated Story of Prince Charles of Wales Visit To Nigeria". JolibaLive | The Information Marketplace. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  22. ↑ TEDxMaitama (2 August 2017). "Speaker Profile: Aisha Augie Kuta". Medium. Archived from the original on 21 February 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  23. ↑ Lere, Mohammed (25 December 2015). "Kebbi Governor appoints female photojournalist SSA new media". Premium Times. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  24. ↑ "Speaker Profile, TEDx". Medium. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  25. ↑ "Winners 2011 The Future Awards". The Future Project. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  26. ↑ "See fun photos of Mo Abudu's 50th birthday party". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 14 September 2014. Archived from the original on 16 October 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  27. ↑ "The British Council announces the winners of its Through my Eyes competition". EbonyLife TV. 22 May 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  28. ↑ "About". Aisha Augie. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  29. ↑ Latestnigeriannews. "Top 7 Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs Making Waves". Latest Nigerian News. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  30. ↑ "AISHA AUGIE: DIRECTOR-GENERAL, CENTRE FOR BLACK AND AFRICAN ARTS AND CULTURE. - Business Of Photography". 24 January 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  31. ↑ Offlong, Adie (3 April 2010). "How female artists view Nigeria at 50". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 19 October 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  32. ↑ Offiong, Adie Vanessa (23 April 2010). "Nigerian art seen through women's eyes". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 19 October 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  33. 1 2 "Gallery 3". Aisha Augie. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  34. ↑ "Water and Purity: A conceptual art exhibition featuring seven female artists". African Artists' Foundation. Archived from the original on 6 March 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  35. ↑ "Photography Exhibition Details Nigeria’s Centenary History and Heritage". ArtCentron
  36. ↑ "International art festival of photography in Nigeria". LagosPhoto. Archived from the original on 23 February 2025. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  37. ↑ "Lagos photo festival: Turning negatives into positives". aquila-style.com. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  38. ↑ Moumah, Onyinye (23 September 2014). "Augie-Kuta focuses on Alternative Evil in first solo exhibition". Premium Times. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  39. ↑ Adebambo, Adebimpe (24 November 2016). "THIS IS NOT LAGOS: A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION ON TRAVEL AND TOURISM". Omenka Online. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  40. ↑ "Before, before & now, now". Meer. 10 April 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  41. ↑ "Photo Junctions with LagosPhoto | Events | LagosPhoto | International art festival of photography in Nigeria". www.lagosphotofestival.com. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
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