Exclusive interview with one of the fast rising photographers in Lagos

Ola Entertainment Blog hooked up with a fast rising photographer in Lagos State and this is what we got from him

Ola Entertainment Blog: Good evening. This ola entertainment blog.Can we meet you sir

 Slum Jigga: I am Akere Olaniyi John

Ola Entertainment Blog: Educational background?

Slum Jigga: I started my primary school education in Ogun state Akute to be precise then i changed school when i was in basic 3 and joined dairy farm primary school in Agege Lagos state then after that i proceeded to iju junior grammar school where i had my junior school leaving certificate and then proceeded to iju senior grammar school where i had my O' level and currently am an intending Lagos state university student.

Ola Entertainment Blog: As an aspiring photographer what motivated you?

 Slum Jigga: Well as an aspiring photographer what motivates me like i always tell everyone around me is the SLUMS (ghetto)

 Ola Entertainment Blog: So you mean your aspect of photography is for the people living in the Slum

Slum Jigga: My focus is not only the SLUMS but also the street and also lifestyle

 Ola Entertainment Blog: How have you been d

Coping with the negativities around you

Slum Jigga: It has not been easy i won't lie to you but I'll always be thankful to God for the people he placed around me because to achieve anything or be anything in life you need people with a positive and supportive mind. Besides one needs self discipline also and these are things that has been keeping me on the right track

Ola Entertainment Blog: Have you embarked on any project to support your dreams

 Slum Jigga: Yess I've worked on some projects and I'm currently working on a documentary which i believe is going to come out amazing because i was able to make some connections and get people to support the brand and they've been really supportive

Ola Entertainment Blog: Can you give us a glimpse of what the documentary is about

 Slum Jigga: Of course 80% of it is based on SLUMS in Lagos state, while 20% is based on street and lifestyle of lagosians. There are a lot of SLUMS in Lagos but some people don't really know this, so in this documentary people will see the SLUM in Makoko, Ajegunle, Ijora-badia, Oshodi, Ojuelegba and many more

 Ola Entertainment Blog: Do your parent support your dreams

 Slum Jigga: Yes my parents gave me their full support and trust me it has also been a source of inspiration

Ola Entertainment Blog: Do have any social media handle that people can follow

Slum Jigga: for sure. I can be followed on Instagram @slumjigga

Ola Entertainment Blog: What's your advice to the youths following your footsteps

Slum Jigga: My advice to the youths is that. Always be yourself no matter what people say and whatever you do make sure your parents are happy with it and also never forget your root because you're an instrument of change. We blame the government for not doing some things that are needed but the plain truth is how will they get through to the grassroots without our assistance to see what's there in the grassroots so just try to be a voice and strive to be heard

Ola Entertainment Blog: Thanks for having us sir. Good night

 Slum Jigga: A very big thank you to you too sir