Wired for Survival

A pair of focused hands trace the delicate pathways of a circuit board, measuring, adjusting, repairing. The photographs captures more than just the act of electronic repair; it documents the quiet resilience of local craftsmanship, where technical knowledge meets improvisation in spaces often overlooked by formal systems.
The images invite viewers to reflect on the ingenuity that powers informal economies across Nigeria and much of Africa. With limited tools but abundant skill, these self-taught engineers breathe new life into devices many would discard. Each component becomes a symbol of survival, each repair a statement of agency.
"Wired for Survival" is a visual homage to the human connection behind technology, a confidence that innovation does not only exist in laboratories or glossy factories, but in the hands of everyday problem solvers, working persistently to solve a problem.