Paul Ninson is a founder/executive director, educator, scholar, curator, photographer and cultural practitioner. Highly skilled in executing creative projects and driving business growth, Paul has established Africa’s biggest photography library, nested within the groundbreaking Dikan Center.
Established in Accra, Ghana in 2022, Dikan stands as a visionary non-profit institution dedicated to shaping the next generation of Africa's creative leaders. Since its official opening, the Center has swiftly gained recognition for its unwavering dedication to visual education through curated exhibitions, international internships, and its flagship Photojournalism and Documentary Practice Program, of which Paul serves as an instructor.
Paul’s work is an accumulation of over a decade of photography and photojournalism experience. After receiving his first degree in Industrial Art from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana, Paul was awarded a scholarship for the Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism program at the distinguished School of the International Center of Photography in New York.
During his time in New York, Paul was able to accumulate over 30,000 photography books from local bookstores, galleries, and private collectors, setting in motion the vision for Dikan. Prior to establishing Dikan, Paul contributed his talents to globally renowned entities like BBDO, AstraZeneca, Vivo Energy, Next Door, and Humans of New York, where he served as a producer and photo editor. Currently, he is a scholar at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania.
As a pioneer in visual education for Africa, Paul, his journey, and his continual accomplishments have been recognized globally by media outlets such as Forbes Africa, CNN, and Reuters News. He was also notably featured on the popular Humans of New York platform, a photojournalism outlet with a followership of over 12 million.
Having witnessed firsthand the impact of young African photographers and creatives being denied resources, Paul’s mission is to impact lives through the transformative power of visual education. He continually strives to make visual education accessible for all through educational programs, curating exhibitions, culture heritage and archiving, and community engagement. .
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