Navigating Online Fame and Real-Life Finances, with Fati Abubakar

Photographer Fati Abubakar talks about navigating online fame and real-life finances after her “Bits of Borno” photo project went viral. Plus, we discuss pushing for equitable freelance pay and dealing with racism in the photo industry. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Fati is a photographer and public health worker based in Borno State, Nigeria, which is where she was born and grew up. Her “Bits of Borno” project showcases her hometown at the time of Boko Haram. Her photos have been featured in the New York Times, CNN and Nigerian media such as ThisDay and The Blueprint. Fati also has a weekly photo column in The Daily Trust newspaper