WHO WE ARE

We are dreamers and doers, a small collage of change agents interested in how we can transform the role of the media in advocating for a better world.

Sherriff Tahiru

Communications Specialist

Sherriff is a Communications Specialist. He leads the W45 team and has a background as a journalist & researcher using digital tools to tell stories.

Fanny Bastogne

Health & Safety

Fanny supports the team by lending her expertise as a medical doctor in Health Sector communications and health related digital content creation.

Abdullahi Balarabe

Photographer

Abdullahi Balarabe is a is a seasoned documentary photographer known for capturing profound human experiences across Nigeria.

Moses Mahudu Tau

Cinematographer

Moses has over 10 years in creating cinematic content for long form television production across Nigeria and South-Africa. His work spans across different genres of visual content from film, soap operas to wild-life documentaries.

Rex Ricketts

Sound Engineer

Rex is a Sound Engineer and digital audio content creator and strategist. He has produced a range of Nigeria's biggest music industry artists

Advisors

Social Impact Leader

Katrina is a creative director and strategist with 15 years of experience in social change. She co-founded Picture Impact to focus on people-centered design in development. Her work centers on accessible design, systems thinking, and empowering communities.

Jessica Okafor

Social Media Manager

Jessica is a Social Media Manager, Public Relations expert and digital content influencer.

Kassim Braimah

Videographer & Film Maker

Kassim is an award-winning videographer and filmmaker. He is the creative director of FeemPipo & Visual Farms Productions a company that manages the YAWA project with over a million views.

Abang Mercy

Journalist/Media Entreprenuer

Mercy Abang is a seasoned journalist and entrepreneur with extensive experience in both legacy and digital media. She is currently the Managing Director and CEO of Hostwriter, and champions cross-border journalistic collaborations.