Education
Canon Miraisha Programme
A Canon Programme Developing Skills in Africa
Canon Miraisha Portfolio Review
Celebrating the “Miraisha Programme’s” 10th Anniversary, the Canon Miraisha Portfolio Review is an event aimed at providing a platform for both young photographers across Africa to sharpen their skills. It allows them to showcase their work, and gain insights from experienced and dedicated professionals. Our mission persists - to enable young individuals to earn a substantial livelihood through visual storytelling and to instigate meaningful change within their communities.
About the Miraisha Programme
Aligning with Canon's corporate philosophy of Kyosei, which means living and working together for the common good, the Miraisha programme fosters job opportunities in Africa by providing workshops for photographers, videographers, filmmakers, and print business owners.
The name "Miraisha" is a fusion of Japanese and Swahili, symbolizing the program's cross-cultural approach. Mirai – Future (Japanese) and Maisha – Livelihood (Swahili) together they create future livelihood.
Canon Miraisha Programme Partners
Stories
Why ZAWADI?
A group of young women used the gift of storytelling to share their experiences of growing up in the informal settlements of Nairobi
Bigger than Hollywood: The quiet ascent of New Nigerian Cinema
We look at the past, present and future of the world's second biggest film industry - Nollywood
Streets of Lagos
Afrobeat has gone global and major labels are clamouring for new Nigerian talent. Eager or worldwide fame, young artists are taking the creative process into their own hands.