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# Ebuka Mordi
- URL: https://www.theblkgze.com/conversations/ebuka-mordi-q-and-a/
- Published: 2021-11-05T08:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-10T02:02:40.000Z
- Description: Nigerian portrait and fashion photographer Ebuka Mordi explores identity, creativity and visual storytelling through his work. In this Q&A, he reflects on the inspirations behind his practice and the experiences that continue to shape his photography.
- Author: Shaun Connell
- Tags: Conversations, Q&A

## Series: Q&A

Q&A is theBLKGZE's original interview series. Presented in a traditional question-and-answer format, these conversations explore the ideas, experiences and ways of seeing that shape photographic practice.

> "It’s amazing how Black creatives can be interviewed and their process documented, it inspires."  
>  
> — Ebuka Mordi

### How does the Black gaze relate to your photography practice?

It inspires.

### What do you want to say or address with your photography?

I want to uplift the name of Nigeria to the world and regain it’s reputation.

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623261fcc6412942c7f72d7a/12976cf7-68c2-440f-8ad4-279d70d21268/Ebuka-Mordi-2-TheBlkGze-QA.jpg)

### What influences and inspires you? How is this reflected in your work?

The world inspires.

### Who are your favourite Black photographers from the past? Why?

Misan Harriman.

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623261fcc6412942c7f72d7a/4d5b6b59-55c3-4225-ae14-1926edc4e594/Ebuka-Mordi-3-TheBlkGze-QA.jpg)

### Please describe the highs and lows of your experience as a Black photographer?

As a Nigerian living in a community that does not appreciate this form of art it is hard to be constantly inspired to create.

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/623261fcc6412942c7f72d7a/9efb9075-52da-46fc-9ea9-485d5a0990e8/Ebuka-Mordi-4-TheBlkGze-QA.jpg)

### What work are you producing and what more would you like to do?

I’m currently building a portfolio on fashion photography. I would love to shoot for magazines.

### Connect with Ebuka

[Website](https://ebukamordi.com/?ref=theblkgze.com) / [Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/ebuka%5Fmordi?ref=theblkgze.com) / [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ebuka%5Fmordi?ref=theblkgze.com)