Podcast Episode 9: How the Dikan Center is Building the First Photo Library in Ghana

Urban Limitrophe

Date: January 17, 2022

Summary:

In this podcast episode, host Alexandra Lambropoulos interviews Paul Ninson, a photographer and filmmaker, about the creation of The Dikan Center in Ghana, the first visual storytelling library in the country. The centre, currently in its early stages, aims to train the next generation of storytellers and serve as a community hub challenging negative narratives about Africa. Topics include the centre's programming, an upcoming photography exhibition, the extensive book collection gathered for the Dikan Center, its role as a talent incubator and community space, and opportunities for involvement in supporting its construction and promoting visual storytelling. Ninson, based in New York, shares his passion for using photography as a form of expression and problem-solving. The episode is co-sponsored by the University of Toronto School of Cities and the Department of Geography and Planning.

Read about the interview here.

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