Photographer aims to empower women across Africa
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Anicho Stella of Nigeria is working to build a large community of female photographers across Africa, starting with local initiatives in Nigeria and Ghana.
In January 2026, she founded Her Bold Tribe to mentor and empower women. She then launched HerLens in April 2026, an accelerator program that trained 75 aspiring female photographers virtually and 25 in person. Stella expanded HerLens to Accra, Ghana in July 2026, training 11 more participants.
She also organized a creative bootcamp in southeastern Nigeria, connecting creatives from five states. As part of World Photography Day 2026, she led training for 174 people in collaboration with government ministries and OP Visuals. Beyond photography training, Stella’s work includes hygiene and menstrual health outreach programs, reaching over 250 adolescent girls with resources. She draws inspiration from her upbringing, mentors like Franklin Okanu, and the First Lady of Abia State, Priscilla Otti.
Stella is currently planning a Guinness World Record attempt for the Largest Female Photowalk to further increase the visibility of women in photography.
