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.
OUR TEAM
We are writers, artists, tech enthusiasts, social engineers, designers researchers, and much more. We bring a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving.
TAHIR SHERRIFF
Creative Director
Tahir Sherriff is founder and principal of W45. He drives the entire program-related process for W45, and oversee's the teams across projects.
Tahir worked as an independent media fixer, researcher, columnist and reporter for five years before setting up W45. He supported the development of digital content for local and international media houses, brands, for-profit and non-profit organizations in Nigeria during this time. Among them - BuzzFeed, The Daily Telegraph London, OTF South Africa, Danish Radio, PIND Foundation, OBS France, The Washington Post, Regency Foundation South Africa, CCTV Africa, and the Engine Room.
KASSIM BRAIMAH
Film-maker
Kassim Braimah is a filmmaker and documentary creator with training from the Nigerian Television College after a degree in communications from the Auchi Polytechnic in Southern Nigeria, and a bachelor in film directing from the Nigerian Television Authority College in Nigeria
Over the last seven years, Kassim has developed digital content including short skits, advertisements, and brand-related digital images for local and international brands.
His most recent comedy skits under the brand label YAWA, have been nominated for the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
MUHAMMAD MALUMFASHI
Researcher/Hausa Translator
Muhammad Malumfashi doubles as an online news Hausa Editor with Legit.ng. Covering local news and interviews. Malumfashi works as a consultant researcher and content analyst with a local Non-governmental organization working across Northern Nigeria.
Malumfashi also writes on politics, governance, and religion with features articles appearing on NAIJ.com, Daily Trust and other outlets.
At W45 Malumfashi supports projects with professional bi-lingual translator & transcriber skills for projects and programs.
