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I am a multimedia storyteller, photo-documentarian, and journalist with extensive experience in documentary production, photography, and social media storytelling. As the founder of StoryZangu Hub, I focus on amplifying authentic Kenyan and African stories centered around justice, culture, resilience, and social change. I am passionate about creating visual narratives that resonate deeply with communities, NGOs, and international audiences. My work involves creative direction, content strategy, and producing impactful multimedia projects including photo series and documentary episodes that cover important social themes such as mental health, protests, and empowerment. I continuously build partnerships and design media kits to support cultural and advocacy-driven collaborations.…I am a multimedia storyteller, photo-documentarian, and journalist with extensive experience in documentary production, photography, and social media storytelling. As the founder of StoryZangu Hub, I focus on amplifying authentic Kenyan and African stories centered around justice, culture, resilience, and social change. I am passionate about creating visual narratives that resonate deeply with communities, NGOs, and international audiences. My work involves creative direction, content strategy, and producing impactful multimedia projects including photo series and documentary episodes that cover important social themes such as mental health, protests, and empowerment. I continuously build partnerships and design media kits to support cultural and advocacy-driven collaborations.

Hassan Kibwana Maina

Photographer, Creative Director, Videographer, +5

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I am a multimedia storyteller, photo-documentarian, and journalist with extensive experience in documentary production, photography, and social media storytelling. As the founder of StoryZangu Hub, I focus on amplifying authentic Kenyan and African stories centered around justice, culture, resilience, and social change. I am passionate about creating visual narratives that resonate deeply with communities, NGOs, and international audiences. My work involves creative direction, content strategy, and producing impactful multimedia projects including photo series and documentary episodes that cover important social themes such as mental health, protests, and empowerment. I continuously build partnerships and design media kits to support cultural and advocacy-driven collaborations.…I am a multimedia storyteller, photo-documentarian, and journalist with extensive experience in documentary production, photography, and social media storytelling. As the founder of StoryZangu Hub, I focus on amplifying authentic Kenyan and African stories centered around justice, culture, resilience, and social change. I am passionate about creating visual narratives that resonate deeply with communities, NGOs, and international audiences. My work involves creative direction, content strategy, and producing impactful multimedia projects including photo series and documentary episodes that cover important social themes such as mental health, protests, and empowerment. I continuously build partnerships and design media kits to support cultural and advocacy-driven collaborations.

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I am a multimedia storyteller, photo-documentarian, and journalist with extensive experience in documentary production, photography, and social media storytelling. As the founder of StoryZangu Hub, I focus on amplifying authentic Kenyan and African stories centered around justice, culture, resilience, and social change. I am passionate about creating visual narratives that resonate deeply with communities, NGOs, and international audiences.

My work involves creative direction, content strategy, and producing impactful multimedia projects including photo series and documentary episodes that cover important social themes such as mental health, protests, and empowerment. I continuously build partnerships and design media kits to support cultural and advocacy-driven collaborations.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Swahili

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder and Lead at StoryZangu

January 1, 2023 - June 17, 2024

Led a Nairobi-based creative studio specializing in documentary photography, artistic reels, and curated exhibitions. Focused on grassroots storytelling capturing stories of resistance, resilience, and everyday realities. Delivered services including artistic photography, short-form video production, exhibition curation, NGO project documentation, and visual campaigns for social justice. Executed long-form protest photography series, urban documentary projects, and short video interview series highlighting social justice and youth activism. Collaborated with Pan-African cultural platforms and conferences.

Founder & Social Media Lead at StoryZangu Hub

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and executed content strategies for Instagram and YouTube, growing engagement through impactful stories on resilience, protest, and culture. Produced and managed "A Day With You Show" with 10+ episodes covering mental health, injustice, and artist empowerment, increasing YouTube viewership and audience interaction. Directed and promoted multimedia projects such as Ngoma Kawangware and the Maandamano Photo Series, building recognition in digital and exhibition spaces. Built collaborations with NGOs and cultural organizations by pitching social media storytelling campaigns and press kits. Crafted captions, campaign narratives, and interactive content that strengthened audience loyalty and engagement.

Freelance Social Media Content Creator at Self-Employed

January 1, 2022 - August 26, 2025

Managed social media campaigns for grassroots movements and advocacy causes delivering photography, short documentaries, and campaign narratives. Produced compelling visual content on women empowerment, floods, waste management, and Islamic community stories. Supported local artists with visual branding and online presence strategies to improve reach and visibility.

Founder & Creative Director at StoryZangu Hub

January 1, 2022 - Present

Founded and managed StoryZangu Hub, a platform dedicated to showcasing authentic Kenyan and African stories. Developed the Maandamano Photo Series on protest and resilience and launched the Perception Series capturing hidden emotions through experimental photodocumentary. Built partnerships with NGOs and cultural groups, pitched media collaborations, created professional press kits and rate cards. Led creative projects blending street fashion and urban culture photography. Produced and directed 10+ episodes of 'A Day With You Show' focusing on mental health, protests, injustice, and artist empowerment, growing audience engagement on YouTube and Instagram.

Freelance Photographer & Documentarian at Self-employed

December 31, 2021 - August 26, 2025

Covered stories on social justice, women empowerment, environmental issues like floods and waste management, and Islamic community stories through impactful visual narratives. Documented grassroots movements and advocacy campaigns. Supported local artists with visual branding, photography, and short documentaries.