Works - Femi Amogunla | Photographer. Filmmaker. Storyteller

My Works

DEEPression

Depression has more than the usual meaning for me. Often known to be an intense feeling of sadness or low mood for weeks, months or even years. It is deeper than it sounds.

It is a global phenomenon that is not often talked about yet an estimated 264 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Over six million of adult aged 18 years and above currently go through it.

DEEPression: A Self Portrait captures my thoughts as I journey through this unseen yet powerful force that almost ravaged my life.

Regeneration

From conception to childbirth, my wife’s journey was filled with hope and challenges. A surgical operation was followed by hours of uncertainty when our newborn was diagnosed with jaundice. Faced with limited care at the hospital, we made a quick decision to transfer him to a better facility. What could have been days in the hospital turned into weeks, but our determination to fight for his life never

Through every hardship, we witnessed the strength of regeneration—our son’s miraculous recovery, a testament to love, faith, and the resilience of life.

Roots Beneath the Surface

A Yoruba adage says, “twenty children cannot play for twenty years,” but these three friends defy that. From childhood, they’ve been supportive and inseparable. Though the pursuit of personal growth separated them for years, they finally returned to their village to rekindle their bond.

Meeting again in the very corner of the house where they shared their countless memories, for them, true friendship is grounded in sacrifices and intentionality—like deep, unseen roots that endure, no matter the time or distance.

Stories of Young Migrants form Ghana

Between 2016 and 2020, this project documented the lives of young Ghanaian migrants who worked for Nigerian farmers through a fellow countryman.

The middleman, once a labourer himself, uses part of the money earned from each migrant to buy them a motorcycle as a reward. These motorcycles, symbols of their hard work, are taken back to Ghana to support their families.
The project sheds light on the sacrifices these migrants make, revealing the price they pay before receiving their compensation and striving for a better future.

Three Siblings who beat 100

Three siblings, all over 100, were known to me long before I dreamed of becoming a photographer. I always saw them as elderly, but never imagined I’d document their stories.

The eldest, around 120, the only female at 115, and the youngest at 110, shared the secrets of their longevity: eating fresh foods, walking around the house for exercise, and practicing contentment.

A year after this project, the youngest passed away.

What's in a Mark?

This project explores the significance of facial marks across Nigeria, highlighting that while these marks are cultural symbols, many individuals had no choice in receiving them. For some, they evoke emotional pain, for others, pride, and some are simply indifferent. What’s in a Mark seeks to uncover the deeper meaning behind these marks, engaging with those who bear them to understand what lies beyond their cultural identity.