Education and Outreach Program
Wiki Loves Africa: Documenting Heritage
Credit: Wikimedia User Group Nigeria
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
An annual photography and media competition celebrating African culture, food, fashion, and people on Wikimedia Commons.
Project Objectives
Increase high-quality African cultural media on Wikimedia Commons under open licenses.
Key Activities & Execution
Workshops, photo walks across major Nigerian cities, and national jury review.
Outcomes & Deliverables
Thousands of authentic Nigerian photos added to Wikimedia Commons and utilized in articles globally.
Impact Statement
Nigeria regularly ranks among the top contributors across the entire African continent in media submissions.
Project Overview
Status
ongoing
Geographic Scope
Nationwide (Lagos, Abuja, Ilorin, Ibadan, Kano)