Nigerian Photographer Wins Platinum at 2026 MUSE Awards

Olamid Adegboy, a Nigerian photographer based in the United Kingdom, has been awarded the platinum award at the 2026 MUSE Photography Awards in the fine art photography conceptual category. His winning entry, described as a project investigating the black interior life, serves as a visual record of the spiritual energy and memories held within the diaspora community.

The MUSE Photography Awards recognized Adegboy's contribution to contemporary visual culture, highlighting the growing influence of his work within the international photography community. This award marks a significant milestone in his broader goal to document and preserve untold histories as a permanent part of cultural heritage.

Adegboy's work emphasizes the importance of visual stewardship and meticulous archival intervention to protect the spiritual cartography of black interior life. His photography is scheduled for exhibition in London from May 15 to May 20, 2026, which will include a dialogue with art critic Jean Wainwright, whose work is archived at Tate.