Canon recognizes/rewards veteran Nigerian photojournalist Mr. Akeem Olaosun popularly known as Ola Photo Sports, who has been covering the Nigeria Premier Football League since 1996. He was gifted a brand-new camera and a Certificate of Honor.
His story gained national attention in 2024 when fellow photojournalist Taofeek Ibrahim Adeshina, popularly known as FotoNugget, shared a photograph of Olaosun working at a league match. The post, which described Olaosun’s long-standing commitment to sports photography, quickly went viral and sparked widespread support.
In the post, FotoNugget wrote: “For over 25 years, Mr. Akeem, fondly known as Ola Photo Sports, has tirelessly captured the essence of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with his camera.”
Despite limited resources, with a decades-old camera, veteran photojournalist Akeem Olamide Olaosun has been capturing moments from the Nigeria Premier Football League. His dedication has earned him the respect of both colleagues and football enthusiasts.
