Biography
Fati Abubakar (born 30 January 1986) is a Nigerian documentary photographer, photojournalist and public health worker.
She comes from the northern state of Borno, which has been ravaged by the Boko Haram terrorist group since 2010.
In 2017, she started a personal project to showcase her hometown, Borno. The project is called Bits Of Borno.
Nigerian photojournalist
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| Full name: | Fati Abubakar |
| Born: | January 30, 1986 (age 38) |
| Place of birth: | Bama |
| State of origin: | Borno State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Update soon |
| Job: | Photojournalist • Nurse |
| Net worth: | $100,000-$400,000 |
Early life
Fati Abubakar was born in 1987 to Mr. and Mrs. Abubakar.
She is a Northerner from Borno State. She spent her formative years in Bama LGA, Borno.
She was raised by her Muslim parents and comes from a large family. As a child, she wanted to become a community health worker. This is because she enjoys helping people, especially the elderly and children.
She is a trained nurse who has worked in health centres and hospitals in Northern Nigeria. Apart from being a healthcare worker, she has a deep passion for photography.
After saving some money, she bought a camera and taught herself how to use the equipment. Within months, she had mastered the craft and began documenting the stories of her community.
Education
Fati Abubakar completed her primary and secondary education in top schools in Nigeria.
She has a BA in Nursing. She obtained a postgraduate degree in Public Health from London South Bank University.
She attended Duke University, North Carolina and graduated with an MFA in Experimental and Documentary Arts in 2020.
Career
After earning her first two degrees, Fati Abubakar worked as an aid worker in Nigeria. She also documented stories with her camera. She worked as a photographer in her spare time.
In 2016, she decided to embark on a project called Bits Of Borno. This project showcases the stories of people in Maiduguri, Borno State. This city was the most affected by the insurgency that occurred in the North East.
She posted these photos on Instagram and in a short time, her work went viral as thousands of people started following her page. The project received critical acclaim both nationally and internationally.
Fati Abubakar’s work has appeared on the BBC, New York Times, CNN, Reuters, Voice Of America and Newsweek Europe, This Day, Africa Is A Country and Blueprint. Her work has also been shown at the Oxford Human Rights Conference.
As a photojournalist, she visited the Deribe Palace in Maiduguri. She also worked on The Call A Campaign Documentary in Ghana and filmed a video for the Duke Amandla Chorus.
She also spoke at Callascope, a global women’s health technology event hosted by the Duke Center. She was one of the speakers at the 2019 Switch Point Conference.
She also attended the Black Women Photographer’s Saloon, an event organized by the Magnum Foundation.
Social media
Fati Abubakar has over 9445 followers on Instagram. Her official Instagram handle is @fatiabubakar.
Personal life
Fati Abubakar is a very beautiful woman with melanin skin. She turned 35 years old on January 30, 2020.
She is currently engaged to a successful businessman in the North who will soon become her husband. She and her partner plan to get married soon.
She is an avid reader and an aspiring writer. She is an art lover. She lives in a luxurious estate in Abuja.
Net worth
Nigerian talented woman, Fati Abubakar has a personal net worth of between $100,000 and $400,000.
