Tolani Alli
@tolanialli
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🌍 Award-Winning Storyteller, 🌟 in Netflix SBL Docu, 📸 @abiolaajimobi , @profosinbajo & currently; Executive Digital Storyteller to @afdb_group @akin_adesina
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When I told
@davido
my sister was getting married and asked if he would surprise her and husband, he said consider it done and asked for the date.. he said he’d be in Dubai but will fly in and come straight from the airport and that he did!!! He followed up steady to make sure…
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It feels amazing to be a Creative. However, it is another level of amazement to be a Creative who is given yards of wings to fly in an environment that recognizes the importance of one's creative contribution to every big picture and national activity.
To the glory of God and…
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As we approach the end of the administration, I find myself immersed in a journey through my archives, revisiting cherished moments that have brought a smile to my face.
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Proud of the impact made, grateful for the lessons etched, humbled by the experiences gained, and excited for what lies ahead.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN GCON walks out of his office for the last time as Vice President Federal Republic of Nigeria.
002, it's been real!…
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Today, As I celebrate the gift of life, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for the countless blessings God has poured into my life. Every step of my journey, I've learned the power of waiting on Him, for in the waiting lies the sweetest miracles and unexpected wonders.
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In the bustling heart of Victoria Island, an extraordinary event unfolded, drawing a multitude that stretched beyond the confines of the stadium to Walter Carrington and beyond. This was not just a gathering; it was a palpable demonstration of faith and unity, where every song…
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My Sister’s wedding! He came straight from the airport to surprise her and husband! Thank you
@davido
for honoring us last night!! May God increase you always!!
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Heavenly Father,
We lift up our hearts in gratitude and praise for the gift of Pastor
@nathanielblow
, a true servant who has answered Your call with humility and dedication. Thank you for the anointing upon his life, and for using him mightily in the Hallelujah Challenge to…
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Women working in
@ProfOsinbajo
‘s office surprised
@NOIweala
after her meeting with the VP.
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Proud Daughter.
Konyin Osinbajo watches as her dad
@profosinbajo
delivers his lecture at
@kingscollegeloldon
yesterday. In her words “Dad your lecture was so amazing.”
#TolaniAlli
#TheHat
#Storyteller
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Congratulations to
@nosasemota
, The Official Photographer to
@officialABAT
001 🇳🇬 and
@opeadelani
the Official Photographer to
@KashimSM
002 🇳🇬. I wish you both the very best, God’s Guidance, Protection and Favor in this new role!! Go kill it. God bless you both. 👏👏🇳🇬🇳🇬✨✨
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Ten years ago, I sat in my apartment in the US and drafted a storytelling proposal about why Governor Abiola Ajimobi needed to tell his story – he was the first Governor to get a second term in Oyo State’s 46-year history.
A decade later, I’m in the stunning city of Kigali,…
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Love the angles, composition and feel of
@davido
‘s Feel video. You sabi
@boy_director
Leading lines, light,
Color, skin tone. Everything was giving 🔥🔥
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Nah
@davido
and
@dammytwitch
changed the game with the Na Money visuals!! Video so good it’s Oscar, Grammy, VMA’s everything material!! Too sick 🔥🔥🔥 outfit tooooo peng!! Royalty ish!!gave me the Coming to America vibes!!
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Thank you so much 🫡🙏🙏
Special Shout Out to the photographer of Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo
@tolanialli
.
She did a tremendous job all through 👏
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Before & After
As a photographer, you must always aim for a clean shot, sometimes you have to take control, have courage and speak up because at the end of the day you don’t want to get home and have a photograph you can’t use for everyone.
#COP28
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In 2015, Babse called me one day and said Popsie’s law firm needed headshots for their website, and he was keen on having me take them. Initially, I felt a bit nervous since portraits weren’t my forte. However, the experience turned out to be quite remarkable.
THREAD!!! 👇
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Images like these are reasons why I never take this craft I do for granted ever! Every photograph you create has the potential to be historic.
Governor Ajimobi x Alaafin of Oyo x Olubadan of Ibadanland now in memoriam 🕊️🕊️🕊️ cc
@mrlurvy
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41 years in love today. Happy 41st Wedding Anniversary to my parents. Thank you for being the example of love, patience, kindness, hard work, honesty, integrity and humility. Love you both to infinity and beyond. May you reap the rewards of your selfless labor over us. Amen. ❤️❤️
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The heart of David
@davido
is undisputed. May God grant you all your hearts desires! Double 0 for a reason! May God keep giving your heart, your art, your career and family great and joyful reasons to smile. Amen 🙏
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Now in Tanzania shooting in the rain… whew!!! These shots.. spiritual…
Btw
@DunsinOyekan
Worthy of My Praise has a different kind of oil. I put it on my AirPods and the way I started seeing.. there’s a certain sight that can only come from God.
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A man after God’s heart.
Happy 81st Birthday
@PastorEAAdeboye
May God continue fill you with more anointing always. Amen.
#TolaniAlli
#TheHat
#Storyteller
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A story of synchronization in 3 slides.
001 & his Aide De Camp
002 & his Aide De Camp
#TolaniAlli
#Storyteller
#TheHAT
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The best shots come when you least expect it so always have your camera ready. I went in to brief
@akin_adesina
and found him working so rather than disturb I hid in a corner and created this frame. Btw this is just minutes after we landed from 15 hour trip. Even the light…
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Man the Nigerian Presidential Air-fleet….
In the crowded skies, there are heroes who operate beyond the limelight, unsung yet indispensable. Enter the Nigerian Presidential Airfleet crew, the very epitome of professionalism, duty, and the indomitable Nigerian spirit.
THREAD 👇
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All these wins. Man I’m so happy for
@davido
In a world of hurt and darkness, he’s forever an example of God’s shinning light.
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So dope
@davido
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Miguel, Davido, SWV, Kirk Franklin and many more take the stage for a special CNN concert event! Watch Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom. Live – Monday at 7 p.m. ET on CNN
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Series 2 of 2
Around 6pm on a Thursday evening last year, a memo that required
@profosinbajo
to be in another country in less than 24 hours came in. I watched as our ADC delivered the message and I was expecting some shock from him about this being so last minute
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My Silent Prayer was always to attend UNGA to document a President now I’m attending UNGA as a honoree. God showing up and showing out!! Storytelling Y’all… changing my life one day at a time. A great time was had today ✨✨✨
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Got goosebumps watching this man!! Don’t think
@davido
could’ve dreamt of this as a kid!! Truly
#culturesbiggestnight
so so so amazing!! Congratulations
@davido
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Somebody said are you a Goalkeeper or a Gatekeeper? it was so corny 😅but I laughed, then we took this picture.
#Goalkeepers2030
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Jags Baba!! Thank you so much for your support and love always!! God bless you always!!
My darling
@tolanialli
…. You have done very very well, I am proud of you as always from back in the days, with your recent works documenting and telling solid stories of the Vice President … I wish you more success and a brighter future 📸 📸📸
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The moment before the moment.
@ProfOsinbajo
walks to stage to formally declare his intention to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
#ItisTime
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It’s all fun and games in school when your Principal’s link up. If you know you know 😉.
#TheHat
#ItsTTime
Ps: riddle me this?: If the shot, shoots the shooter who shot them, then who got shot?
Swipe next to see who shot this photo of
@profosinbajo
+
@dolapoosinbajo
who today…
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Documenting Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN. GCON. has been a journey of myriad shades.
As he stepped out from public office, the narrative doesn't end, it merely turns a page and heralds the beginning of a new phase.
His steadfastness and humility was consistent, but what comes…
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Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the life of
@PastorEAAdeboye
, a true servant of Yours who walks in obedience and faith. We thank You for the wisdom that flows from his teachings, a reflection of Your divine Word.
May his journey inspire many to live…
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a rare photo in front of the camera.
📸: my new Saudi friend who caught this beautiful candid of me.
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David is who he says he is!! He’s steady conquering Goliath every time!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Proud to present the official video for NA MONEY ft.
@angeliquekidjo
&
@StayCavy
from the Grammy Nominated album Timeless. This entire album and journey has been so special we had to keep it going with a MOVIE.
NA MONEY video out now!! ⏳
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Bruh the love
@ProfOsinbajo
got today at the
@WhiteHouse
will make your head swell as a Nigerian.
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Two childhood friends and family from ATLANTA living their dreams performing at MSG together. Don’t think
@TeniEntertainer
&
@davido
could have dreamed of this! Nothing is impossible.
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I'm profoundly touched and overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and birthday wishes I received from each one of you. My heart brims with gratitude. I pray that the same love and joy you've brought into my life be returned to you in multitudes. Thank you.
#TolaniAlli
#TheHat
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“If you have a sense of purpose that drives you, then aim high and become a leader and make room as you go.” - Dr.
@NOIweala
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6 P’s.
I: Providence
It is more than a mere act of divine arrangement, providence works with intense intentionality.
Story Time: So this guy, OjBest, tweeted at the
@profosinbajo
about his shoe craft and while it’s not always likely he sees these things, he saw this one.
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She saw him…. Screamed and yelled My Guy then proceeded to give him a thumbs up. Today in Rivers State.
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The latest chapter of The Hat beckons but first of all, allow me to share a a story of the journey so far.
#TheHat
.
#TisStillGlobal
Le dernier chapitre de The Hat m’invite, mais tout d’abord, permettez-moi de partager l’histoire du voyage jusqu’à présent.
#Le
chapeau.…
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Haha!! I’m tryna get a Grammy like you. 🤩
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Kicking goals with the
@gatesfoundation
one mission at a time!
#TheHat
#TolaniAlli
#Goalkeepers2030
📸:
@aproko_doctor
🔥
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This is what 33 looks like. ❤️
Happy Wedding Anniversary
@dolapoosinbajo
ët
@profosinbajo
#TolaniAlli
#Storyteller
#Love
.
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A Rare Occurrence: A Lesson From 'Emptiness'.
Sometimes, Life chooses to stay beautiful without the many trappings we regard as norm, or standard.
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On the 16th of July 2022, I went in for surgery on my right femur at a hospital in Lagos. As I lay on the operating bed and was about to be anaesthetised, full anaesthesia which made me unconscious for the three hours it took for the surgery, a thought crossed my mind that I…
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Stoic. Stolid. Steadfast.
Service and leadership are two parts cut from the same cloth. Two pieces playing the same roles from different positions, both requiring equal portions of courage and discipline.
To lead is to serve; to be in a constant state of readiness to confront…
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Within the narrative of climate change, there’s a tale of a small-scale African farmer facing the harsh realities of an altered environment.
THREAD 👇
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Literally one of the best days of my entire life. Little did I know God was going to use Kobe to change my life. Forever and Ever you remain my idol, icon, big brother, friend and legend. I promise to keep doing everything you taught me and give my extreme best to everything I…
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"Two Peas in a Pod"
Our memories are often stirred by the intersection of emotion and experience. When we encounter events that make a strong emotional impact, our minds process them through our ideas and knowledge of the world, reshaping them and cementing them as memorable…
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Today, I start with Inspector Rasaq, popularly known as “Alfa” or “Alhaji”. He is our luggage officer and a man of immense strength, stamina, and mental fortitude. He is also extremely hardworking, often the first to arrive at work and the last to leave.
Inspector Rasaq is a…
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Me: Knocks on PYO’s Door
PYO; Tolani what’s up?
Me; umm sir I just came to take a picture.. you can carry on with what you’re doing Sir
PYO; Really Tolani 🤨 Right now.. I’m always working I’m sure u have enough 🤦🏽 while giving me the “I’m kind of busy here” look & gestures 🧐
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So much of my life and work is shielded by prayer but lately, it has been difficult to come into that sacred place. As with any structure, when the foundation begins to tremble, collapse is near.
The past two weeks have been the toughest of it.
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I hate the way people look down on photographers. It’s so funny some of these same photographers are even richer and more educated than the people who look down on them. One day we will change that narrative sha.
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This
@Tunde_OD
‘s chess tour is giving me Joy. Yours dreams are truly your passport to the world!! big Dreams can truly come from a small place. ❤️
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Happy Birthday Mr. President
@akin_adesina
Welcome to your most prosperous and blessed year yet.
#TolaniAlli
#TheHat
#Storyteller
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Happy Birthday to my idol, big sister,
Mentor and Prayer Partner
@tybellotweets
Love you Big!!
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Swipe right to see what President
@macky_sall
was photographing with my camera 📸
Here’s a slice of my journey, shared to inspire every young creative and storyteller out there. It all started a couple of weeks back in Dubai, where President Macky Sall was commending my work to…
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After almost a year & a half of documenting
@profosinbajo
, perhaps the most reinforcing lesson that I have been able to pick out is the one of building strong, healthy habits that help to guide your life.
It would be an unusual day if I didn’t walk in on him in intensive study.
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Seizing Every Chance for Africa’s Rise: A Storyteller’s Glimpse at COP 28 Bilaterals- The
@akin_adesina
style
Bilateral meetings, like those at COP 28, are one-on-one discussions between two parties, often between heads of state or organizations, aimed at fostering cooperation,…
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From the savory Aguda House Meatpies to the serene Aguda House garden radiating peace, tranquility, and beauty, and from the cozy knitted slippers and quilts to the timely prayers and comforting words, you embody a rare grace that encompasses love, strength, beauty, and depth.
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In the days leading up to Christmas last year,
@profosinbajo
received the disheartening news that Mr. Addo, his steward(butler), had tragically lost his wife. Faced with the option of sending a simple message of condolence, Prof. Osinbajo chose a path less traveled, one that…
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“Never forget who you are Tolani, you are the first female Photographer in Nigeria’s history to ever receive a Presidential Medal and Honor. You’re destined for greatness. Keep Going and Don’t ever forget where you are coming from. ” -
@ProfOsinbajo
Happy International Women’s…
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words and trust me I would know. On this special day, here are some images capturing a man I very much admire & deeply respect.
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what if I told you I shot this with my iPhone. The best camera is the one you have in your hands.
#shotoniphone
The best shots come when you least expect it so always have your camera ready. I went in to brief
@akin_adesina
and found him working so rather than disturb I hid in a corner and created this frame. Btw this is just minutes after we landed from 15 hour trip. Even the light…
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Have you seen this image somewhere? Do you remember it? The one of
@profosinbajo
signing the congratulatory letter to
@vp
? Well Edor Made it happen ❤️❤️
On our
#AsWeWindDown
series today, I want to tell you about Edor, the Special Assistant to the Vice President on…
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