Mayowa Akande is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans photography, architecture, and design. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Architecture, with his postgraduate research on sustainable gallery lighting published internationally, demonstrating both innovation and academic recognition.
His photographic practice blends documentary precision with artistic sensitivity, capturing human experience, identity, and cultural narratives. In 2025, his series Somewhere in Between was exhibited at the BlackBox Gallery in the United States, marking significant international recognition.
Akande’s professional achievements include winning the 2021 Chronos Design Competition and being elected a member of the Royal Photographic Society. Beyond professional recognition, he engages communities as a volunteer photographer for Living Praise Sunderland, demonstrating leadership, public engagement, and contribution to cultural life.
Through a multidisciplinary approach integrating design thinking, sustainable practices, and visual storytelling, Akande’s work resonates across contexts and audiences. His practice positions him as an emerging cultural leader whose contribution is recognised nationally and internationally, providing evidence of exceptional talent in the arts.