
Jessica Thomas
essica Thomas is a documentary photographer based in Abuja, Nigeria. Her work centers on social change, identity, and dignity, using photography to portray people as perfect in their uniqueness, showing that struggles or backgrounds do not limit human value. Her lens often
explores themes such as survival, displacement, and the everyday stories of ordinary people. She has documented cultural and social realities, including the Osun-Osogbo Festival, children hawking in markets, and everyday street life. Her photographs blend storytelling with advocacy, sparking conversations around inclusion, equality, and social justice.
Her ongoing project, Grease and Grind, highlights the women who work in small-scale cassava processing, focusing on their resilience, labor, and contributions to community livelihood. In 2025, she also founded a photography initiative aimed at empowering young women through
visual storytelling, offering beginner-friendly training to inspire the next generation of female photographers.

