Samuel Mbonu Okechukwu

Samuel Okechukwu is a documentary photographer and filmmaker passionate about using visual storytelling to inspire social change. He is a core member of the Media4Change team, a network of storytellers from various slum communities and part of the international youth media collective Know Your City TV. Through photography and film, Samuel has documented and amplified the voices of slum dwellers, highlighting issues such as forced evictions, police brutality, displacement, and livelihoods within different communities. Samuel has also trained many young people across communities, equipping them with storytelling, photography, and filmmaking skills as tools for advocacy and social transformation. His mentorship encourages young creatives to tell authentic community stories and drive meaningful change. Samuel believes media can foster understanding, inclusion, and lasting social impact toward a more inclusive society