Jesse Yakubu (JesiChun) is joining WAES 2025 @waes2025 and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have such a visionary in the room.
Meet Jesse Yakubu @jesichun , the Nigerian architect and photographer behind JesiChun. With over 12 years of visual storytelling, he captures the spirit of Africa through a lens shaped by design, people, and place. Jesse’s photography blends architectural precision with artistic sensitivity, evoking a deep sense of identity and belonging. His work has been featured in cultural exhibitions and diplomatic showcases, engaging global audiences with stories rooted in African perspectives. At the West Africa Economic Summit, his captivating images celebrate Africa’s evolving narrative and enduring beauty, offering a powerful visual dialogue between tradition and transformation through the eyes of a thoughtful creator.
This landmark collaboration has been made possible by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, managed by IICD Center @iicdcenter1 , and the passionate backing of Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar @yusufmaitamatuggar and the ever-inspiring Mr. Nduwhite Ndubisi Ahanonu @nduwhite , this collaboration embodies a powerful commitment to celebrating and amplifying African creativity on a global platform.
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