I 'm Salma
Ja'eh
* A Nigerian cultural practitioner and documentary photographer whose work explores identity, womanhood, indigenous culture, and social justice in Northern Nigeria.
Salma’s photography practice centers on visual storytelling as a tool for cultural reclamation and political dialogue. Through a documentary approach, her work examines women’s socio-political realities within patriarchal systems, drawing from history, lived experience, and contemporary social conditions. She is particularly interested in amplifying underrepresented voices, countering dominant narratives, documenting indigenous knowledge systems and examining the complexities of Muslim women's identities in the midst changing cultural landscape in northern Nigeria.
My Projects
Process
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Research
In the Research phase, I immerse myself in understanding the cultural context, historical background, and social dynamics of my subjects. This involves extensive fieldwork, interviews, and documentation to ensure my photography authentically represents the stories I'm telling, particularly focusing on women's experiences and indigenous knowledge systems in Northern Nigeria.
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Documentation
In the Documentation phase, I capture images that tell stories through visual narrative. I work closely with my subjects, building trust and understanding their lived experiences. This is where the visual elements come together to form compelling documentary photographs that examine socio-political realities and amplify underrepresented voices.
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Exhibition
Finally, in the Exhibition phase, the photographs are curated, edited, and presented through exhibitions, publications, and festivals. I ensure each image contributes to the larger narrative of cultural reclamation and political dialogue, whether displayed at international photo festivals, published in magazines, or featured in gallery exhibitions.