ABUJA, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 – The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Tuesday announced the winners of MyAfrica, a photography competition to capture the visions of Africa’s future as seen by Africans.Mo Ibrahim, the Founder and Chair of the Foundation, made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja.
The foundation said that three winners emerged in the competition, adding that each of them would receive a prize of 10,000 dollars.
The winners were Samar Baiomy from Egypt (Amateur), Jeri Muchura from Kenya (Professional), and Phindulo Tshidzumba from Zambia (Student).
“The prize money will be split equally between the student and his school.
“The Foundation received thousands of photographs and I would like to thank all those who submitted their entries.
“The best photographs show a vibrant and dynamic future for Africa and tell a story of opportunity and hope.
“The three winners will each receive a prize of 10,000 dollars,’’ he said.
The competition which was launched earlier this year on the occasion of the Foundation’s 10th anniversary was opened to photographers of all abilities and ages.
It sought to encapsulate what Africans felt would shape their continent over the next decade across the different themes of the Foundation’s work.
“The best photographs show a vibrant and dynamic future for Africa and tell a story of opportunity and hope.
“MyAfrica celebrates Africans through their own images and words, speaking for themselves rather than being spoken for.
“All the finalists’ photographs will be displayed during the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s 10th anniversary celebration.
“It will take place in London in October and at the Annual Governance Weekend in Marrakech in November,’’ Ibrahim said.
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation was established in 2006 with a focus on the critical importance of leadership and governance in Africa.
It was also set up to provide tools to support advancements in leadership and governance, and also aims to bring about meaningful change on the continent.
The Foundation, which is a non-grant making organisation, helps to define, assess and enhance governance as well as leadership in Africa using the following tools.
