In the Media
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.
Art Review
Independent — Review of Iya Laje
Independent Newspaper Nigeria · Art Criticism
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 ↗
Arts Feature
The Nation — "Durojaye's Penchant for Visual Storytelling"
The Nation · Arts & Life · April 2025
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
THISDAY Live · Featured · May 2024
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 ↗
Newspaper
The Nation
National Daily · May 2026
"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 ↗
Newspaper
Vanguard
National Daily · November 2024
"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 ↗
Feature
Light of Africa
Profile Feature
"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 ↗
Television
TVC — Wake Up Nigeria
Live TV Feature · March 2025
Guest appearance on TVC's flagship morning show, discussing the Aworan collection and the artistic journey between London and Lagos.
Television
Silverbird
TV Feature & Event · March 2025
Featured on Silverbird around the Aworan showcase — bringing the collection and its stories to a national audience.
Radio
Hot FM Lagos
Radio Interview · March 2025
On-air conversation about Aworan, the philosophy behind the work, and the road from London galleries to a Lagos solo exhibition.
Television
Channels TV
Interview · Aworan Lagos
Interviewed by Channels Television during the Aworan exhibition in Lagos — sharing the stories behind the collection with one of Nigeria's leading news networks.
Print & Online
Further Coverage
News Central · International Media
Work and career documented across broadcast and print media on both sides of the Atlantic, from Nigerian national dailies to pan-African television.
Speaking
Artist Talks & Masterclasses
London & Lagos
Invited talks, workshops and masterclasses training the next generation of visual creators — reaching a community of over 85,000 followers online.
Award