Fine Art Photographer | Visual Storyteller | Cultural Archivist

Chidozie Oliver Maduka

Capturing soul, silence, memory, and meaning through the lens of cultural identity and emotional resonance.

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About The Artist

Photography, to me, is not merely about documenting beauty—it's about preserving memory, providing testimony, and ultimately, healing.

Chidozie Oliver Maduka is a Nigerian fine art photographer and visual storyteller whose lens captures more than just images—it captures soul, silence, memory, and meaning. A graduate of Civil Engineering from Kwara State University (Class of 2021), Chidozie's artistic journey runs parallel to his academic pursuit.

In 2020, while still in university, Chidozie formally began his career as a fine art photographer. With a style deeply grounded in cultural memory and emotional resonance, topics like identity, ancestral memory, hope, silence, displacement, and dreams feature as constant subjects in his works.

Chidozie's take on fine art photography is more poetic and archival. His visual compositions are laced with elements of Igbo culture, traditional symbolism, and deeply emotive character studies, reflecting his goal of using art to mirror society's conditions and heal the already invisible wounds of her people.

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Solo Exhibitions

2021

Ntughari uche (Reflection)

November 21st–27th, 2021

A meditative exploration of self-identity, spiritual reckoning, and the silence within. This debut solo exhibition established Maduka's distinctive visual language.

2022

Nchekwube (Hope)

August 8th–15th, 2022

A visual prayer for restoration and the quiet resilience of the human spirit in dark times. This exhibition featured portraits illuminated with selective light, symbolizing hope emerging from darkness.

2023

Atumatu Madu Lara Niyi (Drenched Dreams)

May 10th–24th, 2023

A powerful commentary on unfulfilled potential, generational struggles, and the emotional toll of deferred dreams. This exhibition solidified Maduka's reputation as a visual storyteller of depth and nuance.

2023

Exhibition at Afriart Gallery

Uganda

Maduka's first international solo exhibition, exploring themes of cultural memory and diaspora identity through a series of powerful portraits and environmental studies.

2024

Exhibition at Umojart Gallery

Uganda

Building on his previous international success, this exhibition further expanded Maduka's exploration of cultural archiving through visual storytelling.

2020-2023

Other Notable Exhibitions

Various Locations

Yesterday's Tomorrow, Time is a Loop, Faded Light, Echo Chamber, Urban Myths, and Synesthesia — each exploring distinct aspects of cultural memory, identity, and emotional testimony.

Awards & Recognition

Visual Artist Of The Year

Lamode Magazine, 2023

Recognized for outstanding contributions to visual storytelling and cultural documentation.

Top Promising Fine Art Photographers in Africa

2022

Selected for his innovative approach to visual language and cultural documentation.

Lagos State Government Recognition

2021

Honored for contributions to Nigerian cultural arts and visual storytelling.

Owerri Government Recognition

2022

Acknowledged for promoting Igbo cultural heritage through fine art photography.

Featured Artist

Calabar Festival

Selected as a featured artist for one of Nigeria's premier cultural celebrations.

International Recognition

La Mode Group Event, UK, 2025

Artwork displayed at the 100 Most Influential Leading African Women event in the UK.

Get In Touch

For exhibition inquiries, collaborations, or to purchase artwork, please contact using the form or directly through the information below.

Lagos, Nigeria

Studio visits by appointment only