A Storytelling Workshop on Photography and Videography with Students from St. John’s Primary School, Ikiṣẹ
On 11th March 2026, Lagos-based photographer Loni Abiodun facilitated Capturing Memories, a community-based workshop for students from St. John’s Primary School, Ikiṣẹ. The session introduced the young learners to storytelling through memory and moving image, offering a hands-on opportunity to explore creative expression and self-documentation using photography and drone videography. The workshop formed part of Loni’s five-week residency, during which he was based primarily at the G.A.S. Farm House in Ikiṣẹ. His practice examines everyday life in Nigeria through the lens of identity, community, and the dynamic relationship between tradition and modernity.
The session began with a brief introduction from Loni, who presented his practice and outlined the focus of the workshop. He introduced the idea of memory as both personal and collective, encouraging the students to think about moments in their lives they would want to remember in the future. He spoke about how images and videos can act as tools for preserving these memories, making connections between storytelling and the use of accessible technologies such as mobile phone cameras.
Building on this, students participated in short one-on-one interviews, responding to prompts designed to help them reflect on their present experiences and imagine how they might look back on them over time. These conversations created a space for self-expression, allowing the children to articulate their thoughts, aspirations, and everyday realities. An edited version of these recordings will be shared with the school as a digital keepsake.
The workshop also introduced students to drone videography as a way of seeing and documenting their environment from new perspectives. Loni guided them through the basic principles of drone operation, including movement, framing, and spatial awareness. At the end of the workshop, each student was given the opportunity to engage directly with the equipment under supervision.
Event Details
Date: 11th March, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: G.A.S. Farm House, Ecology Green Farm, Yinka Shonibare CBE Street, Ikiṣẹ, Off Omu ljebu Road, Ijebu
About Loni Abiodun
Loni Abiodun, also known as Loniandtheoffenders, is a Nigerian photographer and filmmaker whose work fuses urban portraiture with narrative snapshots of everyday life. Together with “The Offenders,” a close-knit circle of collaborators, he explores themes of identity, community dynamics, and social commentary, drawing on personal experience to shape a distinctive visual language. His practice functions as a visual diary, combining candid imagery, stylised portraits, ambient sound, and fragments of untold local stories. Alongside his artistic work, Loni is an active music enthusiast and volunteers at youth creative workshops, supporting the next generation of storytellers.
Image of Loni Abiodun. Photo: Stephen Kumuyi.
Loni's residency is generously supported by G.A.S. Foundation. To find out more about supporting G.A.S. Foundation, click here.