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Canon showcases Nigerian Filmmaker Nora Awolowo’s creative brilliance with exclusive screenings of Racket Queen in Lagos

Through partnerships, training programmes, and access to professional equipment, Canon continues to empower the next generation of storytellers and strengthen its role in the region’s creative economy

 Canon celebrates Nigerian filmmaker Nora Awolowo’s creative excellence with the exclusive Lagos screening of Racket Queen, shot entirely on the Canon EOS C400. The event highlighted Canon’s support for Africa’s filmmaking community, featuring dual screenings, networking sessions, and the soft launch of the EOS C50. Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com), a leader in…

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Canon Miraisha Programme Partners with Debra’s Palace Initiative, Empowering Nigerian Youth through Skills Development and Mentorship

The Creative Summer School equips young men aged 18 to 25 with hands-on technical training, mentorship, and essential life skills to help them thrive in the growing creative economy

Canon Miraisha Programme and Debra’s Palace Initiative join forces for the second edition of the Creative Summer School in Nigeria. The initiative has empowered over 7,000 creatives across 11 African countries, with a goal to train 10,000 by 2030.  Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA) (https://en.Canon-CNA.com), a leading provider of…

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Canon Young People Programme and MED-EL expand to Nigeria, empowering hearing-impaired youth through photography

MED-EL has identified thirteen young individuals between the ages of 9 and 22 who have received cochlear implants and possess functional speech and language skills

Canon Young People Programme and MED-EL expand their collaboration to Nigeria, empowering 13 young cochlear implant users through creative storytelling and photography workshops.  The initiative reinforces Canon’s commitment to inclusive youth development by combining imaging expertise with education and skills training for underrepresented communities.  Following the success of their first…

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Canon Central & North Africa and Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR) Celebrate the Graduation of Season 2 of ‘Women Who Empower’ Programme in Nigeria

Canon and WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) mark a milestone in women's empowerment in Nigeria

Canon concludes the 'Women Who Empower' initiative with a graduation event at Lagos, Nigeria on June 5, 2025.  20 participants from WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) showcase their creativity in an exhibition.  Canon Central and North Africa (Canon-CNA.com), a leader in imaging solutions, in collaboration with Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR), proudly…

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Canon Central and North Africa Unveil Season 2 of 'Women Who Empower' with Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR) in Nigeria

The launch ceremony was held at Hive by Zen — a newly opened studio by Canon ambassador Emmanuel Oyeleke — and was attended by 20 ladies who will be part of the programme in Season 2, alongside representatives from both organizations

Canon and WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) renew their commitment to focus on accelerating action and building community for women in imaging and print industries.  Second season of 'Women Who Empower' aligns with the International Women's Day 2025 theme of "Accelerate Action".  Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com), a…

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Canon Miraisha Programme Expands Collaboration With Kings & Queens Art Academy in Nigeria to Empower Youth in Bariga and Makoko

By growing the programme’s reach in 2025, Canon is reinforcing its commitment to skills development initiatives that will equip Africa’s youth for a future in the creative industry

The collaboration with Kings and Queens Art Academy in Bariga leverages local expertise to deliver hands-on photography workshops, fostering creative skills, empowering young people, and creating career opportunities in photography and filmmaking.  This Canon Miraisha partnership in 2025 will see increased numbers of young adults trained in photography skills, with…

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Canon Marks 10 Years of Miraisha: Celebrating a Decade of Empowerment in Nigeria

This occasion highlighted the transformative impact of the Miraisha Programme, which has been instrumental in nurturing and supporting aspiring photographers, filmmakers, and creative professionals across the African continent

The success of the Canon Miraisha Programme in Nigeria is built on strong collaboration with valued partners like PEFTI Film Institute, LagosPhoto and Kings & Queens Art Academy. Canon made a special announcement of awarding 10 scholarships to hand-picked African students and unveiled a coffee table book documenting the Miraisha…

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    • Amara Nwuneli, Shri Akshayaa Lakshmikumar and Jahaan Arora have been named the winners of the Canon Young Champion of the Year Award at this year’s Global Good Awards
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Nigerian Youth Win the Canon Young Champion of the Year Award at Global Good Awards 2024

This year’s Canon Young Champions will each receive a Canon EOS R50 Content Creator Kit and will take part in a masterclass with Laura

Amara Nwuneli, a Nigerian founder of the youth-led climate education NGO ‘Preserve Our Roots’, won the Under 17’s category; Shri Akshayaa Lakshmikumar, the founder of ‘HERglobal’, an international nonprofit working to destigmatize women's health, primarily in Uganda, won the Under 25’s category. Amara Nwuneli, Shri Akshayaa Lakshmikumar and Jahaan Arora…

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Canon Central and North Africa Celebrates the Successful Conclusion of “Women Who Empower” Programme in Nigeria

Canon and WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) mark a milestone in women's empowerment in Nigeria

Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) concludes the 'Women Who Empower' initiative with an exclusive media event at Lagos, Nigeria on July 24; 15 participants from WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) showcase their creativity in an exhibition. Canon, a global leader in imaging solutions, successfully concluded "Women Who Empower," an initiative in collaboration with WISCAR…

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Empowering Youth Through Photography: Canon Central and North Africa Partners with Rolof Computer Academy in Nigeria

Through this partnership, Canon and Rolof Computer Academy will activate various education programmes such as- Canon Academy Juniors Programme, Miraisha Programme, Canon Print Hub, and Canon Academy

Canon’s World of Education initiatives in Africa (https://en.Canon-CNA.com) are aligned with the corporate philosophy of Kyosei, which is a Japanese concept meaning, living, and working together for the common good; The educational programmes bring to life Canon’s commitment to sustainability, cooperation, and fostering an environment for growth and development. Canon Central…