Press & Awards
Award-winning work, celebrated by international media on both sides of the Atlantic - from London's civic halls to Lagos television.
Awards
Creative Visionary of the Year 2025/26
Presented by the Lord Mayor of Westminster at a ceremony attended by three-time Grammy winner Wouter Kellerman, the Mayor of Islington and global media leaders - recognising creative contribution that transcends a single discipline. Read the announcement ↗
Creative Photographer of the Year
Named Creative Photographer of the Year at The Creative Industry Awards, UK - recognition of a signature approach built on story, emotion and atmosphere. See the winners ↗
First Collection Sale - In Thought
In Thought was acquired by a private collector for £500 during the Aworan solo exhibition - the collection's first confirmed sale, and evidence of an artist commanding critical attention, public engagement and market value simultaneously.
Boomer Gallery - 1 of 200 from 2,000+
Two works selected from over 2,000 international submissions for the gallery's Dreams & Nightmares exhibition in the Tower Bridge district.
Media Appearances
Critical reviews in the Nigerian national press, a full Lagos media tour around the Aworan solo exhibition, and continuing coverage across broadcast and print on both continents.
Independent - Review of Iya Laje
A full critical review of Iya Laje: "Durojaye mixes heritage, motherhood and spiritual authority into a captivating shot that feels reverential… He presents the mother as an archive of inheritance and the spiritual anchor of the home." Read the review ↗
The Nation - "Durojaye's Penchant for Visual Storytelling"
Arts editor Ozolua Uhakheme examines Reclaimed Elegance, In Thought, Sanctuary of Nature and WOMAN "a stated mission to change how the world sees Africa through visual storytelling." Read the feature ↗
Art Review
THISDAY - Review of Stillness in the Storm
Emmanuel Daraloye's in-depth reading of the work: "She slightly bows to the pressure of life's torrents; she is frozen by it, but not broken by it as she breathes through it." Read the review ↗
The Nation
"Cameraboss Named Creative Visionary of the Year in London" - The Nation reports on the Global Reputation Forum ceremony attended by Grammy winner Wouter Kellerman and London's civic leaders. Read the article ↗
Vanguard
"Nigerian creatives in diaspora are Africa's best ambassadors" - an in-depth Vanguard feature on the journey, the philosophy, and building a creative bridge between Africa and Europe. Read the article ↗
Light of Africa
"Through the Lens of Resilience and Vision: The Story of Durojaye John Lekan, a.k.a. Camera Boss" - a long-form profile of the artist's path from Nigeria to London's creative scene. Read the feature ↗
TVC - "Entertainment Splash"
A studio interview on TVC discussing the Aworan collection, the philosophy behind the work, and the artistic journey between London and Lagos. Watch the interview ↗
Rave TV
A broadcast conversation on Rave TV about the Aworan body of work, building a practice across two continents, and what African visual storytelling can carry. Watch the interview ↗
Channels Television
Channels Television's arts-and-culture segment on the Aworan exhibition - one of Nigeria's most authoritative news networks covering the Lagos solo show. Watch from 18:04 ↗
Silverbird Television
National broadcast coverage of the Aworan showcase, bringing the collection and the stories behind each piece to a Nigerian audience. Watch the segment ↗
THISDAY - The Aworan Exhibition
A long-form interview on the Lagos solo show: "I'm not just telling the story of Africa to the world. I'm also introducing the world to Africa." Read the interview ↗
Hot FM Lagos
On-air conversation about Aworan, the philosophy behind the work, and the road from London galleries to a Lagos solo exhibition.
Eight Outlets, One Exhibition
A single body of work drew coverage in one news cycle from THISDAY, Vanguard, The Nation, Independent Nigeria, Channels Television, Silverbird Television, TVC and Rave TV - plus three independent critical reviews of individual artworks.
Artist Talks & Masterclasses
Invited talks, workshops and masterclasses training the next generation of visual creators - reaching a community of over 85,000 followers online.
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