Fine Art Photographer | Visual Storyteller | Cultural Archivist
Capturing soul, silence, memory, and meaning through the lens of cultural identity and emotional resonance.
Explore My WorkPhotography, 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.
View PortfolioFrom "Ntughari uche" (2021)
$7,000 USD
From "Nchekwube" (2022)
$8,200 USD
From "Atumatu Madu Lara Niyi" (2023)
$9,000 USD
From "Yesterday's Tomorrow" (2020)
$8,200 USD
From "Time is a Loop" (2021)
$10,500 USD
From "Faded Light" (2022)
$8,000 USD
From "Echo Chamber" (2022)
$9,500 USD
From "Urban Myths" (2023)
$7,500 USD
From "Synesthesia" (2023)
$10,000 USD
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.
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.
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.
Uganda
Maduka's first international solo exhibition, exploring themes of cultural memory and diaspora identity through a series of powerful portraits and environmental studies.
Uganda
Building on his previous international success, this exhibition further expanded Maduka's exploration of cultural archiving through visual storytelling.
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.
Lamode Magazine, 2023
Recognized for outstanding contributions to visual storytelling and cultural documentation.
2022
Selected for his innovative approach to visual language and cultural documentation.
2021
Honored for contributions to Nigerian cultural arts and visual storytelling.
2022
Acknowledged for promoting Igbo cultural heritage through fine art photography.
Calabar Festival
Selected as a featured artist for one of Nigeria's premier cultural celebrations.
La Mode Group Event, UK, 2025
Artwork displayed at the 100 Most Influential Leading African Women event in the UK.
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