Editor for Matador Goods, Nigerian-born Lola Akinmade’s photography and travel writing are characterized by vibrancy and hope. Obtaining a Masters (MSc) degree in Information Systems from the University of Maryland with a solid background in Geography, she specialized in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for 10+ years and her affinity for the geosciences and maps meant she was born to travel.
Her work has appeared in Vogue, National Geographic Traveler, BBC, Travel Channel’s World Hum, Forbes Traveler, Sherman’s Travel, Fodors.com, ISLANDS Magazine, United’s Hemispheres, Guardian UK’s Been There, Smithsonian.com, CITY Magazine, Pology, GoNOMAD, The Away Network, Transitions Abroad, The Matador Network, amongst others.
Some of her articles and photography have been syndicated on MSNBC, Yahoo, Chicago Sun Times, and Time Warner.
She also worked as a field journalist on the web team during Eco-Challenge’s Expedition Race in Fiji and currently volunteers as a photojournalist with the Swedish Red Cross and World Hope International, documenting their projects in countries such as Nicaragua, Sweden, and Cambodia, and C.H.I.E.F – an NGO based in Nigeria that promotes grassroots health development, HIV/AIDS awareness, and the empowerment of women.
She is also the cartoonist behind Office Supplies – The Comic ©, an oil painter, and sole proprietor behind the consulting business, Lemurworks.
She is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Comments (29)
Lola, always good to read about you . . . Blessings, Ona Akinmade
lola, good work am proud of u. not many nigerians venture into this field…keep it up…i can feel your passion!!!!
Damilola Mofikoya
Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. Just being myself
Hey man thanks for the great post. Look forward to reading more!
Love your blog. Going to link to it. Your subject matter is engaging and in line with my interests. Congratulations on all of your published works. You are an inspiration to me.
Be well,
Ayanna Nahmias
Picone – Thanks!
Ayanna – Thanks so much for discovering this blog and your kind words. Will check out your work as well.
you have made our family proud and we are proud of your heardwork and dedication,keep it up, Congratulation for your wedding.help me to thank you father chief Akinmade a BIG thank you for his love and care………..
Feeling great to connect with you. Keep sharing. Best.
OOH Lola! It’s sunny in Chicago and I found your blog via Roger Ebert. Love your photos! They are joyful, gorgeous and I thank you. Check out my blog sometime: http://lynnejordan.com/blog
Keep on sista girrrl!!
Lynne
Hi Lynne! Thanks so much for dropping by. Will definitely check out your blog. Sincerely!
I think I’ve found another new role model!
@Chidinma – You’re too kind!
I love this picture
Fly, fly, fly away…
Lola, don’t know you but followed your link from Adrienne Wilson…….love your blog and your photos are beautiful!!
@Laura – Thanks so much! Hope you come back often.
@Temitayo – Haha! Thanks
Lola, great blog, great post, great pictures, its nice to know travelers like u, i was born to travel too. Those who dont travel just read one page of the world.
@Andreas – Thanks for visiting and I hope you stick around. That’s one of my favorite travel quotes as well. You can check out 49 more here – http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2008/03/07/50-most-inspiring-travel-quotes-of-all-time/
Hi Lola,
such a pleasure reading your blog and i happened to come by it via @ebertchicago. I hope when i come to visit Sweden sometime i will get a chance to meet you. I love traveling and taking pics a lot
You can also find me on twitter my id (@LarvK)
Cheers-
Hi Lola, just came across some of your works and searched for this blog. Just thought I would at least drop a note and congratulate you on your work and encourage you to please continue…
well done, i like your work.
auntie Lola, how far now?
i’m sorry, i came across your website cos i read your article at matador ‘the Beginner’s Guide to Nigerian Pidgin English’. i thought it was brilliant, especially as it had the audio to go with it… such a great help to a caribbean 9ja lover like me. thanks so much for sharing. the LORD bless you
@Juliette – Definitely let me know if you travel to Sweden!
@Ade-B – E se gan! Thanks so much for your encouragement!
@Babtope Omoju – Thank you!
@Leeton Hanson – No worries at all. Glad you liked it and God bless you too!
Lola!!! That’s all I’ve got
Art says hello as well. I’m on the facebook, so if you are ever around Dayton let me know. I’ll show you the wife and kids. Art may be getting married, too. Stay well. Ovie
@Ovie – OVIE!!!! how are you? where are you? Sending tons of love your way. Will go stalk you on Facebook now
just seen your pictures on bbc aboutt eh children that travle to school in canoes.
loved the pictures, and thanks for sharing that small piece of info- those kids are rock stars, come rain come shine…you gotta go to school.
@Patricia – Thanks so much. I was definitely inspired by their will.
I appreciate dis blog so much…
nice!