Ace photojournalist Akeem Olamide Olaosun, popularly known as Ola Photo Sports, has found himself on the other side of the lens as global imaging giant, Canon officially honoured him.
The honour recognises his 25-year commitment to capturing the raw passion, drama and beauty of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
With a camera in hand and determination in his heart, Olaosun has journeyed through stadia across the country, often with limited equipment but an unlimited love for the game.
For years, Olaosun’s story unfolded quietly through the vivid images he captured — until 2024, when fellow photojournalist Taofeek Ibrahim Adeshina, widely known as FotoNugget, shared a photo of Olaosun mid-action during a league match.
After the widespread recognition, a wave of support surged as fans and colleagues rallied to raise funds in aid of the veteran photojournalist.
However, on Thursday, 10th of April 2025, Canon celebrated Olaosun’s impact on sports journalism, presenting him with an official certificate of recognition and a brand-new digital camera as a tribute to his decades of dedication behind the lens.
Sharing the news via X, FotoNugget wrote:
“Do you remember Mr. Hakeem, the renowned Nigerian sports photojournalist with 25 years of experience, whose story I shared here and we crowdfunded for? I’m happy to share that Canon recognized his work and honored him with a certification and a brand-new camera in support.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>
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