Big dreams: He's the founder of a leading African photobook library

Big dreams: He's the founder of a leading African photobook library toggle caption Nana Kofi Acquah for NPR Ghanaian photojournalist Paul Ninson was thrilled — and surprised. I really focus on what light can actually do to the skin of people, how light actually plays on the skin of Black people … when it comes to creating very powerful images…" Storytelling lessons To complement the books, Dikan provides educational workshops, fellowships and seminars on the skills associated with photojournalism and visual storytelling, providing a new generation of storytellers and creative leaders with the tools to tell new stories of the continent. toggle caption Nana Kofi Acquah for NPR Complementing the educational programs, Dikan helps mitigate the technological barrier to visual storytelling with access to the digital tools needed to tell new stories. toggle caption Nana Kofi Acquah for NPR Ghanaian Daniella Afful was particularly moved by Dikan's second exhibition, "1957: Freedom and Justice," which presented images of Ghana's Independence from British Rule.