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Category: Latest News

This sections includes current news on projects and campaigns I’m working on including notable news like announcements of awards and partnerships with major brands.

My thoughts in remembrance of the Charleston 9

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on June 19, 2015October 2, 20157 Comments

On June 17, 2015 in Charleston, South Carolina, nine black/African American people were senselessly gunned down for one simple reason…

Portrait photography by Lola Akinmade Åkerström

Open Studio Calls and The Intimacy Project

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on May 27, 2015October 2, 20155 Comments

Awhile back, I launched my intimacy portrait project which is a personal project I’ve been wanting to work on for a long time…

Virtual: Join me at the 2015 New York Travel Festival

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on April 10, 2015December 2, 2015Comments are Disabled

I’ll be participating in the New York Travel Festival pre-fest activities next week.

Latest News: Migration in Sweden and more articles

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on March 26, 2015March 26, 20156 Comments

So excited to share one of my latest projects with Sweden.se – A huge multimedia project that chronicles migration in Sweden.

Staying productive with three daily tasks

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on March 18, 2015October 2, 20154 Comments

Here is what I do to stay productive as a freelancer and balance work with travel and family…

Latest News – Montenegro in National Geographic Traveller

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on March 6, 2015March 6, 201513 Comments

I currrently have an eight-page photo spread on the towns of Kotor and Budva in Montenegro in the April 2015 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK Edition) which is currently on newsstands now.

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  • Join me in Utrecht, The Netherlands, from September 16-17 at the International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF) Europe Forum + Awards 2026, where we will be in conversation about travel innovation, cultural inclusion, leadership and the future of travel. With a long 20+ year career within the travel industry as a storyteller, I’ve witnessed its ebbs and flows. I’ve applauded its brilliance and mourned its short attention span. I’ve been part of solutions to problems where clear gaps exist, and I’ve had the difficult conversations with courage when we need to grow. I continue to champion visual storytelling about destinations that cuts across the status quo, and spotlights how cultures are transforming. My life’s work. Travel is evolving and I am excited to be joining Kavita Kooijman, Brand Lead, @interraileu and Jo Geneen MBA, Director of engagement & impact, #Travalyst in conversation about what a genuinely future-fit travel product looks like in 2026 and beyond. Check out the full agenda here and register here -> https://iwttf.com/iwttf-europe/ Hope to see you there! Thank you @womenintravel_cic / Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF). Special thanks to sponsors BCD Travel, Interrail, Intrepid Travel, DiamondAir International and many more. #IWTTF #IWTTFEurope #WomenInTravel #Leadership
  • This is the greatest lesson I learned from watching the Argentina vs. Spain match… Even if you’re the biggest star, the low vibrational people you surround yourself with will tarnish your legacy. #fifaworldcup2026 #spain #argentina #worldcup2026 #worldcup
  • This is the greatest lesson I learned from Norway against England at World Cup 2026... Envy and jealousy within your tightest circles are insidious enough to literally sink your ship. Haaland @erling deserved better 🇳🇴 ⭐️ #fifaworldcup2026 #norway #england #worldcup2026
  • I am an author who is part of the 1 million reading black books summer reading club hosted by @melanatedreader and friends ❤️ How to participate: 1) PLEDGE to read and finish reading a book by a black author by the end of this summer - Link in @melanatedreader’s profile 2) REPOST this graphic and tag a friend 3) FOLLOW @melanatedreader for what’s next! Use the official hashtag to join us -> #1milblackbooks Let’s get this hashtag up 1,000,000 across all platforms! #books #blackbooks #readers bookstagram
  • As a travel writer, I’ve been privileged to stay in so many incredible properties around the world and when it comes to beach vacations, regardless of star rating, what makes an experience exquisite are the people who work there. People who make you feel welcome and ease your worries even before you ever arrive at the property. So relaxed enough to write three chapters of a new book in only four days 💙 In between sleeping in a seaside cabana. @nanagoldenbeach did just that for us and we can’t wait to come back next year. You are worth every cent I paid and every star you hold ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #outofoffice #vacation #rest #sleep #greece
  • Meet me at Black Books Matter Fest hosted by @mahoganybookspodcastnetwork. I’ll be signing copies of EVERYTHING IS NOT ENOUGH @notenough.book (@naacp-nominated for Outstanding Fiction) as we celebrate Black Books Matter Day - August 1, 2026 from 11am-4pm! #mahoganybooks #blackbooksmatterfest #books @naacpimageawards @mahoganybookspodcastnetwork
  • Everyone loves an underdog story and the mighty Blue Sharks from the mighty nation of Cabo Verde / Cape Verde gave Argentina an epic face-off. There have been so many stories about the grit and incredible persistence of Cabo Verde but the greatest lesson I learned as I watched them play was how they showed up. No fear. No hesitation. No doubting if they ever belonged on that pitch. They played like no one was watching. They played fully and completely up until the very last second. No down trodden shoulders. This incredible life lesson means to fully be yourself and give your all - whether you’re in front of one person or millions of people. This is the type of integrity that builds longevity, grit, persistence, and self confidence in any industry. To show up even when no one knows your name yet. Thank you @vozinha1 @fcfcomunica @gov_caboverde @capeverdelife @caf_online @fifaworldcup 🇨🇻 🦈 💙 You won our hearts ❤️ #fifaworldcup2026 #caboverde #caboverde🇨🇻 #worldcup2026 #heros
  • “I can’t focus on anything,” I complained to my youngest sister @augustfriend. She is the voice of objective factual reason to my whimsy and delulu. “I’m usually good at locking in but I can’t.” “Go sleep.” That was all she said. All she needed to say... Read my latest on @substack. Link in profile. #rest #sleep
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Join me in Utrecht, The Netherlands, from September 16-17 at the International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF) Europe Forum + Awards 2026, where we will be in conversation about travel innovation, cultural inclusion, leadership and the future of travel. With a long 20+ year career within the travel industry as a storyteller, I’ve witnessed its ebbs and flows. I’ve applauded its brilliance and mourned its short attention span. I’ve been part of solutions to problems where clear gaps exist, and I’ve had the difficult conversations with courage when we need to grow. I continue to champion visual storytelling about destinations that cuts across the status quo, and spotlights how cultures are transforming. My life’s work. Travel is evolving and I am excited to be joining Kavita Kooijman, Brand Lead, @interraileu and Jo Geneen MBA, Director of engagement & impact, #Travalyst in conversation about what a genuinely future-fit travel product looks like in 2026 and beyond. Check out the full agenda here and register here -> https://iwttf.com/iwttf-europe/ Hope to see you there! Thank you @womenintravel_cic / Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF). Special thanks to sponsors BCD Travel, Interrail, Intrepid Travel, DiamondAir International and many more. #IWTTF #IWTTFEurope #WomenInTravel #Leadership
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Join me in Utrecht, The Netherlands, from September 16-17 at the International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF) Europe Forum + Awards 2026, where we will be in conversation about travel innovation, cultural inclusion, leadership and the future of travel. With a long 20+ year career within the travel industry as a storyteller, I’ve witnessed its ebbs and flows. I’ve applauded its brilliance and mourned its short attention span. I’ve been part of solutions to problems where clear gaps exist, and I’ve had the difficult conversations with courage when we need to grow. I continue to champion visual storytelling about destinations that cuts across the status quo, and spotlights how cultures are transforming. My life’s work. Travel is evolving and I am excited to be joining Kavita Kooijman, Brand Lead, @interraileu and Jo Geneen MBA, Director of engagement & impact, #Travalyst in conversation about what a genuinely future-fit travel product looks like in 2026 and beyond. Check out the full agenda here and register here -> https://iwttf.com/iwttf-europe/ Hope to see you there! Thank you @womenintravel_cic / Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF). Special thanks to sponsors BCD Travel, Interrail, Intrepid Travel, DiamondAir International and many more. #IWTTF #IWTTFEurope #WomenInTravel #Leadership
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This is the greatest lesson I learned from watching the Argentina vs. Spain match… Even if you’re the biggest star, the low vibrational people you surround yourself with will tarnish your legacy. #fifaworldcup2026 #spain #argentina #worldcup2026 #worldcup
This is the greatest lesson I learned from watching the Argentina vs. Spain match… Even if you’re the biggest star, the low vibrational people you surround yourself with will tarnish your legacy. #fifaworldcup2026 #spain #argentina #worldcup2026 #worldcup
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This is the greatest lesson I learned from watching the Argentina vs. Spain match… Even if you’re the biggest star, the low vibrational people you surround yourself with will tarnish your legacy. #fifaworldcup2026 #spain #argentina #worldcup2026 #worldcup
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This is the greatest lesson I learned from Norway against England at World Cup 2026... Envy and jealousy within your tightest circles are insidious enough to literally sink your ship. Haaland @erling deserved better 🇳🇴 ⭐️ #fifaworldcup2026 #norway #england #worldcup2026
This is the greatest lesson I learned from Norway against England at World Cup 2026... Envy and jealousy within your tightest circles are insidious enough to literally sink your ship. Haaland @erling deserved better 🇳🇴 ⭐️ #fifaworldcup2026 #norway #england #worldcup2026
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This is the greatest lesson I learned from Norway against England at World Cup 2026... Envy and jealousy within your tightest circles are insidious enough to literally sink your ship. Haaland @erling deserved better 🇳🇴 ⭐️ #fifaworldcup2026 #norway #england #worldcup2026
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I am an author who is part of the 1 million reading black books summer reading club hosted by @melanatedreader and friends ❤️ How to participate: 1) PLEDGE to read and finish reading a book by a black author by the end of this summer - Link in @melanatedreader’s profile 2) REPOST this graphic and tag a friend 3) FOLLOW @melanatedreader for what’s next! Use the official hashtag to join us -> #1milblackbooks Let’s get this hashtag up 1,000,000 across all platforms! #books #blackbooks #readers bookstagram
I am an author who is part of the 1 million reading black books summer reading club hosted by @melanatedreader and friends ❤️ How to participate: 1) PLEDGE to read and finish reading a book by a black author by the end of this summer - Link in @melanatedreader’s profile 2) REPOST this graphic and tag a friend 3) FOLLOW @melanatedreader for what’s next! Use the official hashtag to join us -> #1milblackbooks Let’s get this hashtag up 1,000,000 across all platforms! #books #blackbooks #readers bookstagram
I am an author who is part of the 1 million reading black books summer reading club hosted by @melanatedreader and friends ❤️ How to participate: 1) PLEDGE to read and finish reading a book by a black author by the end of this summer - Link in @melanatedreader’s profile 2) REPOST this graphic and tag a friend 3) FOLLOW @melanatedreader for what’s next! Use the official hashtag to join us -> #1milblackbooks Let’s get this hashtag up 1,000,000 across all platforms! #books #blackbooks #readers bookstagram
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Everyone loves an underdog story and the mighty Blue Sharks from the mighty nation of Cabo Verde / Cape Verde gave Argentina an epic face-off. There have been so many stories about the grit and incredible persistence of Cabo Verde but the greatest lesson I learned as I watched them play was how they showed up. No fear. No hesitation. No doubting if they ever belonged on that pitch. They played like no one was watching. They played fully and completely up until the very last second. No down trodden shoulders. This incredible life lesson means to fully be yourself and give your all - whether you’re in front of one person or millions of people. This is the type of integrity that builds longevity, grit, persistence, and self confidence in any industry. To show up even when no one knows your name yet. Thank you @vozinha1 @fcfcomunica @gov_caboverde @capeverdelife @caf_online @fifaworldcup 🇨🇻 🦈 💙 You won our hearts ❤️ #fifaworldcup2026 #caboverde #caboverde🇨🇻 #worldcup2026 #heros
Everyone loves an underdog story and the mighty Blue Sharks from the mighty nation of Cabo Verde / Cape Verde gave Argentina an epic face-off. There have been so many stories about the grit and incredible persistence of Cabo Verde but the greatest lesson I learned as I watched them play was how they showed up. No fear. No hesitation. No doubting if they ever belonged on that pitch. They played like no one was watching. They played fully and completely up until the very last second. No down trodden shoulders. This incredible life lesson means to fully be yourself and give your all - whether you’re in front of one person or millions of people. This is the type of integrity that builds longevity, grit, persistence, and self confidence in any industry. To show up even when no one knows your name yet. Thank you @vozinha1 @fcfcomunica @gov_caboverde @capeverdelife @caf_online @fifaworldcup 🇨🇻 🦈 💙 You won our hearts ❤️ #fifaworldcup2026 #caboverde #caboverde🇨🇻 #worldcup2026 #heros
Everyone loves an underdog story and the mighty Blue Sharks from the mighty nation of Cabo Verde / Cape Verde gave Argentina an epic face-off. There have been so many stories about the grit and incredible persistence of Cabo Verde but the greatest lesson I learned as I watched them play was how they showed up. No fear. No hesitation. No doubting if they ever belonged on that pitch. They played like no one was watching. They played fully and completely up until the very last second. No down trodden shoulders. This incredible life lesson means to fully be yourself and give your all - whether you’re in front of one person or millions of people. This is the type of integrity that builds longevity, grit, persistence, and self confidence in any industry. To show up even when no one knows your name yet. Thank you @vozinha1 @fcfcomunica @gov_caboverde @capeverdelife @caf_online @fifaworldcup 🇨🇻 🦈 💙 You won our hearts ❤️ #fifaworldcup2026 #caboverde #caboverde🇨🇻 #worldcup2026 #heros
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Everyone loves an underdog story and the mighty Blue Sharks from the mighty nation of Cabo Verde / Cape Verde gave Argentina an epic face-off. There have been so many stories about the grit and incredible persistence of Cabo Verde but the greatest lesson I learned as I watched them play was how they showed up. No fear. No hesitation. No doubting if they ever belonged on that pitch. They played like no one was watching. They played fully and completely up until the very last second. No down trodden shoulders. This incredible life lesson means to fully be yourself and give your all - whether you’re in front of one person or millions of people. This is the type of integrity that builds longevity, grit, persistence, and self confidence in any industry. To show up even when no one knows your name yet. Thank you @vozinha1 @fcfcomunica @gov_caboverde @capeverdelife @caf_online @fifaworldcup 🇨🇻 🦈 💙 You won our hearts ❤️ #fifaworldcup2026 #caboverde #caboverde🇨🇻 #worldcup2026 #heros
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“I can’t focus on anything,” I complained to my youngest sister @augustfriend. She is the voice of objective factual reason to my whimsy and delulu. “I’m usually good at locking in but I can’t.” “Go sleep.” That was all she said. All she needed to say... Read my latest on @substack. Link in profile. #rest #sleep
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