No Wahala Magazine (2025)

14/01/2025

JOY! 🤸🏾‍♂️

We’ve been reflecting on the fact that it’s been a rough couple of years, from adjusting to life after the Covid-19 pandemic to the cost of living crisis, political upheaval in various countries and numerous conflicts across the globe. With all the current and impending doom and gloom in front of us, it can be tricky to look on the bright side of things, but at No! Wahala Magazine, we want to highlight the spirit of resilience in the face of hardship and complexity. And so, we arrived at the theme for Issue 3: JOY! - with an intentional exclamation mark. This issue encouraged image makers to look for the little (or big) joys that can be encountered in everyday life, whether it’s the ability to wake up every morning, the moments of joyful solidarity, or a celebratory event. This issue prompts us to find the minute things that bring us joy in our everyday activities.

✨ Featured photographers ✨
- Andile Bhala
- Francis Ogunyemi
- Jean-Yves Gauze
- Kelsy Macuacua
- Katumba Badru
- Youssef Sebti

Issue 3, JOY! Is now available for download (link in bio). You can download a PDF copy of the magazine by donating through our pay what you can scheme.

Get your hands on a physical copy from our stockists .co (worldwide shipping) and

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10/01/2025

Issue 3, JOY! Is now out 🎉🎉

“In this issue, we proudly present the work of six exceptionally talented photographers who refuse to conform to narrow depictions. Instead, they offer a fresh perspective, one that showcases the vibrancy and positivity of everyday life in their respective African countries. Through their lenses, they challenge the stereotypes and bring to light new narratives—ones that do not rely on tropes but reflect the beauty, resilience, and JOY! of the people and places they photograph.” Anne Nwakalor- Founding Editor

Featured photographers:
- Andile Bhala
- Francis Ogunyemi
- Jean-Yves Gauze
- Kelsy Macuacua
- Katumba Badru
- Youssef Sebti

You can download a PDF copy of the magazine by donating through our pay what you can scheme. (Link in bio)

From next week you’ll be able to get your hands on a physical copy from our stockists .co and (more info to follow).

A massive shout out to the No! Wahala Magazine team for making this happen 🥳a_

10/01/2025

It’s today! 📣

Join us this evening (10/01/25) at 6pm GMT for the cover reveal of JOY! Issue 3. We’re super excited to talk about some of the incredible work that has been published in this edition of No! Wahala Magazine.

See you in a few hours! 🎉

02/01/2025

with .repost

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We are happy to start the New Year with the announcement of the selected project from the Printed Visions Workshop: At a Peter Pan Moment by artist .younes.

“Danny was eight when he moved to Alexandria from Lebanon with his family. He felt lost and alone in this strange city, a feeling made worse by his father’s passing when he was eleven. To help support his family, he started working. He felt a huge weight on his shoulders until he discovered Parkour and learned how to fly. Danny is now fifteen, and through parkour and the community of street athletes he befriended, he discovered the city and himself in a new way.

For Danny and other members of the parkour community in Alexandria, the free movement of their bodies in public space becomes a form of resistance. Jumping and flipping at tram stations, along the corniche, and around the streets—the repeated, similar, and exhausting performances of daily city life give way to the freedom and simplicity of nature.” —Sara Younes

👉The project will become a photozine and will be published by .
👉The projects of all the participants—Ziad Naitaddi (Morocco), Laura Osare (Nigeria), Fawaz Oyedeji (Nigeria), and Mahefa Dimbiniaina Randrianarivelo (Madagascar), Sara Younes (Egypt)—will be featured on No! Wahala Magazine’s platform

29/11/2024

with .repost
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The Printed Visions: A Photobook Workshop with Anne Nwakalor and Giulia Brivio is currently underway. It is an inspiring exploration of perspectives and identities, brought to life through images. Our gratitude goes to Ziad Naitaddi, Laura Osare, Mahefa Randrianarivelo, Sara Younes, and Ayesha Kazim. This workshop is building a connection that spans Alexandria, Antananarivo, Lagos, Lisbon, Manchester, and Paradiso, with hopes of expanding even further. We are excited to share the journey as it unfolds...

01/11/2024

Have you checked out our online photography exhibition yet? 🤔

Fragments of JOY! Is an online photography exhibition curated by Anne Nwakalor () , with curatorial assistance from Clare Patrick (.a_).

This exhibition celebrates JOY!—bold, unapologetic, and ever-present.

📅 4 October – 4 December 2024
 🌍 Featuring ten visionary African photographers
 🖥️ Best viewed on laptop or tablet for an immersive experience.

Through their lenses, we challenge you to look beyond, unlearn, and embrace a new narrative—a kaleidoscopic view of Africa that highlights the vibrant fragments of JOY! so often overlooked.

✨ Featured Artists:
 Adedolapo Salako ()

Andile Bhala ()

Alexandra Obochi ()

Francis Ogunyemi ()

jean-Yves Gauze ()

Kelsy Macuacua

Kwasi Darko ()

Katumba Badru ()

Walid Ben Ghezala ()

Youssef Sebti ()

🔗 Link in bio!

Image credit: Alexandra Obochi

10/10/2024

Fragments of JOY! 💫

Fragments of JOY! Is an online photography exhibition curated by Anne Nwakalor () , with curatorial assistance from Clare Patrick (.a_).

This exhibition celebrates JOY!—bold, unapologetic, and ever-present.

📅 4 October – 4 December 2024
 🌍 Featuring ten visionary African photographers
 🖥️ Best viewed on laptop or tablet for an immersive experience.

Through their lenses, we challenge you to look beyond, unlearn, and embrace a new narrative—a kaleidoscopic view of Africa that highlights the vibrant fragments of JOY! so often overlooked.

✨ Featured Artists:
 Adedolapo Salako ()

Andile Bhala ()

Alexandra Obochi ()

Francis Ogunyemi ()

jean-Yves Gauze ()

Kelsy Macuacua

Kwasi Darko ()

Katumba Badru ()

Walid Ben Ghezala ()

Youssef Sebti ()

🔗 Link in bio!

Image credit: Kelsy Macuacua

14/07/2024

The open call deadline is tomorrow 😱

For issue 3, we invite African Photographers to explore the theme Joy! by submitting a body of work that represents what this word means to you. We define joy as ‘a feeling of great pleasure or happiness’. We encourage submissions that think outside of the box with this theme — allow your creativity to lead your visual storytelling journey.

The deadline for this open call is 15 July 2024 at 23.59pm GMT , and all submissions must be made on Visura which is a platform for Photographers.

Click the link in the bio for more information!

10/07/2024

5 days left! ‼️

Have you submitted work to our open call? 🤔

Swipe to read the submission Guidelines ➡️

For issue 3, we invite African Photographers to explore the theme Joy! by submitting a body of work that represents what this word means to you. We define joy as ‘a feeling of great pleasure or happiness’. We encourage submissions that think outside of the box with this theme — allow your creativity to lead your visual storytelling journey.

The deadline for this open call is 15 July 2024, and all submissions must be made on Visura which is a platform for Photographers.

Click the link in the bio for more information!

05/07/2024

10 days left 📆⏳

For issue 3, we invite African Photographers to explore the theme Joy! by submitting a body of work that represents what this word means to you. We define joy as ‘a feeling of great pleasure or happiness’. We encourage submissions that think outside of the box with this theme — allow your creativity to lead your visual storytelling journey.

The deadline for this open call is 15 July 2024, and all submissions must be made on Visura which is a platform for Photographers.

Click the link in the bio for more information!

01/07/2024

Only 14 days left 😱

For issue 3, we invite African Photographers to explore the theme Joy! by submitting a body of work that represents what this word means to you. We define joy as ‘a feeling of great pleasure or happiness’. We encourage submissions that think outside of the box with this theme — allow your creativity to lead your visual storytelling journey.

The deadline for this open call is 15 July 2024, and all submissions must be made on Visura which is a platform for Photographers.

Click the link in the bio for more information!

21/06/2024

Less than a month to go! 😱

We’re accepting new, ongoing and completed photography projects that fit the theme JOY! 🎉

For issue 3, we invite African Photographers to explore the theme Joy! by submitting a body of work that represents what this word means to you. We define joy as ‘a feeling of great pleasure or happiness’. We encourage submissions that think outside of the box with this theme — allow your creativity to lead your visual storytelling journey.

The deadline for this open call is 15 July 2024, and all submissions must be made on visura which is a platform for Photographers.

Click the link in the bio for more information and the submission guidelines.

06/06/2024

Have you submitted work to our free open call yet? 🤔

We’re accepting new, ongoing and completed photography projects that fit the theme JOY! 🎉

For issue 3, we invite African Photographers to explore the theme Joy! by submitting a body of work that represents what this word means to you. We define joy as ‘a feeling of great pleasure or happiness’. We encourage submissions that think outside of the box with this theme — allow your creativity to lead your visual storytelling journey.

The deadline for this open call is 15 July 2024, and all submissions must be made on .co which is a platform for Photographers.

Click the link in the bio for more information and the submission guidelines.

28/05/2024

JOY! 🎈🎉

For issue 3, we invite African Photographers to explore the theme Joy! by submitting a body of work that represents what this word means to you. We define joy as ‘a feeling of great pleasure or happiness’. We encourage submissions that think outside of the box with this theme — allow your creativity to lead your visual storytelling journey.

The deadline for this open call is 15 July 2024, and all submissions must be made on Visura which is a platform for Photographers.

Please read the submission guidelines below ⬇️

-Submissions should be a photography project
-Include a written narrative to accompany the images
-Minimum 10 images maximum 15 images
-All images should be individually captioned
-Projects must fit the theme
-Submissions can be new work or existing work
-AI generated images will not be considered

Click the link in the bio for more information!

21/05/2024

Have you submitted work to our open call? 🤔

For issue 3, we invite African Photographers to explore the theme Joy! by submitting a body of work that represents what this word means to you. We define joy as ‘a feeling of great pleasure or happiness’. We encourage submissions that think outside of the box with this theme — allow your creativity to lead your visual storytelling journey.

The deadline for this open call is 15 July 2024, and all submissions must be made on Visura which is a platform for Photographers.

Click the link in the bio for more information!

16/05/2024

Open call: JOY! 🎉

For issue 3, we invite African Photographers to explore the theme Joy! by submitting a body of work that represents what this word means to you. We define joy as ‘a feeling of great pleasure or happiness’. We encourage submissions that think outside of the box with this theme — allow your creativity to lead your visual storytelling journey.

The deadline for this open call is 15 July 2024, and all submissions must be made on .co which is a platform for Photographers.

Click the link in the bio for more information and the submission guidelines.

11/05/2024

Have you submitted work to our open call? 🤔

Swipe to read the submission Guidelines ➡️

For issue 3, we invite African Photographers to explore the theme Joy! by submitting a body of work that represents what this word means to you. We define joy as ‘a feeling of great pleasure or happiness’. We encourage submissions that think outside of the box with this theme — allow your creativity to lead your visual storytelling journey.

The deadline for this open call is 15 July 2024, and all submissions must be made on Visura which is a platform for Photographers.

Click the link in the bio for more information!

07/05/2024

Open call: JOY! 🎉

For issue 3, we invite African Photographers to explore the theme Joy! by submitting a body of work that represents what this word means to you. We define joy as ‘a feeling of great pleasure or happiness’. We encourage submissions that think outside of the box with this theme — allow your creativity to lead your visual storytelling journey.

The deadline for this open call is 15 July 2024, and all submissions must be made on .co which is a platform for Photographers.

Will you be submitting a photography project? 😉

Click the link in the bio for more information and the submission guidelines.

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