How Do Global Perceptions of Africa Affect the Continent?
Date: February 7, 2025
Host: Al Jazeera English
By: Anelise Borges
In this episode of The Stream on Al Jazeera English, Aïda Muluneh, Fuse ODG, Moky Makura, and Yinka Adegoke delve into the effects of persistent negative global perceptions of Africa. They explore how these stereotypes harm the continent’s economies and communities.
Parallel Perspectives: Conversations on Curatorial Practice with Aïda Muluneh
Date: January 21, 2025
Hosted by: Uche Okpa-Iroha and Benita Nnachortam
Presented by: The Program of African Studies at Northwestern University
In this episode of Parallel Perspectives, Aïda Muluneh, a renowned Ethiopian photographer, joins hosts Uche Okpa-Iroha and Benita Nnachortam to discuss contemporary practices in African art, art education, and curation.
NCI: La Télé d'Ici with Aïda Muluneh, Photographer, and Sarah Liz
Date: October 22, 2024
Program: La Télé d’Ici, Season 6, Episode 21
Hosted by: NCI
In this interview, Aïda Muluneh, an acclaimed Ethiopian photographer, discusses her artwork and the impact of the Africa Foto Fair festival. Alongside Sarah Liz, Aïda delves into the role of photography in storytelling and highlights the significance of the festival in bringing African photography to the global stage.
TV5 Monde: "Oh! AfricArt: Aïda Muluneh (Ethiopia)"
Date: September 7, 2024
Program: 1 Artist, 1 Work, 1 Country: Discovering African Contemporary Creation
In this episode of Oh! AfricArt, TV5 Monde explores the work of Aïda Muluneh, an Ethiopian photographer renowned for her vibrant and thought-provoking art. The show offers a deep dive into her creative process, as well as the cultural and societal influences that shape her photography. Aïda Muluneh’s contribution to African contemporary art is highlighted through her powerful visual storytelling and unique perspectives.
Women Changing the Face of Documentary Photography
Date: May 7, 2024
Speakers: Aïda Muluneh, Smita Sharma, Leah DeVun
Moderator: J. Sybylla Smith
Hosted by: Social Documentary Network
This online discussion features Aïda Muluneh, Smita Sharma, and Leah DeVun, moderated by J. Sybylla Smith. Hosted by the Social Documentary Network, the panel explores how women photographers are reshaping the field of documentary photography through artistic, inclusive, and expansive methods
CNN Africa Voices: How two renowned photographers are defying African stereotypes
Date: Mar 9, 2024
Hosted by: Larry Madowo
Ethiopian photographer Aida Muluneh is inspiring the next generation of visual storytellers, while South African Trevor Stuurman hopes to uplift young creative minds by curating their work through physical and digital platforms.
Canon's Shutter Stories Podcast
Season 4, Episode 7
Date: October 11, 2023
Episode Title:
Advocacy through Art – Challenging Traditional Representations of Africa
Recorded at: Tate Modern
Hosted by: Ilvy Njiokiktjien
In this episode of Canon’s Shutter Stories podcast, Aïda Muluneh and Osei Bonsu discuss the role of art as a tool for advocacy. Hosted by Ilvy Njiokiktjien, the conversation delves into how contemporary artists are reshaping Africa’s visual identity by challenging traditional representations and offering fresh perspectives.
The Art of Advocacy: CANON Keynote with Aïda Muluneh at HPR23
Date: September 17, 2023
Event: Hamburg Portfolio Review (HPR23)
Speaker: Aïda Muluneh
Aïda Muluneh delivered the keynote address on The Art of Advocacy, discussing how photography can be used as a tool for social change and advocacy.
Public Art Fund: This Is Where I Am
Date: May 16, 2023
Aïda Muluneh’s This is where I am collection was prominently featured in a public art display, commissioned by Public Art Fund. The exhibition was installed across over 330 JCDecaux bus shelters in cities including New York City, Chicago, Boston, and Abidjan, showcasing her powerful visual storytelling.
In the Artist's Studio | Aïda Muluneh
Date: March 28, 2023
Program: In the Artist’s Studio
Hosted by: Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)
Aïda Muluneh, a contemporary Ethiopian photographer, is renowned for her portraits of face-painted African subjects in surreal environments. Her work is in major collections, including MoMA, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, and the RISD Museum.In 2019, she became the first Black woman to co-curate the Nobel Peace Prize exhibition.
Re-framing the End: Using Creativity to Address Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa
Date: November 20, 2022
Speaker: Aïda Muluneh
Moderator: Chiara Bardelli Nonino
At the PhotoVogue Festival, Aïda Muluneh joins Chiara Bardelli Nonino in a conversation about using creativity to address Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Africa. The discussion highlights how visual art, particularly photography, can serve as a powerful tool for raising awareness and addressing public health challenges on the continent
Afrique Femme: Aïda Muluneh, Photographer – "As an artist, if you want to know who I am, it’s in the work"
Date: May 7, 2021
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Hosted by: Afrique Femme
Aïda Muluneh discusses her journey and approach as an artist. In this engaging conversation, she reflects on the significance of her work and the deeper connection between her art and identity.
Aïda Muluneh on Peace Prize Exhibition 2020
Date: June 4, 2021
Guest: Aïda Muluneh
Hosted by: Nobel Peace Center
In this insightful presentation, Aïda Muluneh discusses the critical connection between hunger and war, sharing her approach to documenting these issues through photography. Her work sheds light on the impact of conflict on vulnerable populations, using visual storytelling to highlight these pressing global challenges.
Aïda Muluneh on Her Photo Series for the Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition 2020: Germany
Date: May 18, 2021
Program: Aïda Muluneh on Her Photo Series for the Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition 2020
Hosted by: Nobel Peace Center
In this online discussion, Aïda Muluneh talks about her photo series featured in the Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition 2020, where she explores the connection between hunger and war. Aïda also discusses her impactful image illustrating the German Holocaust, reflecting on its historical and emotional significance.
BBC Culture: How Aïda Muluneh is Reframing Ethiopia
Date: April 3, 2021
Hosted by: BBC Culture
Aïda Muluneh discusses her unique perspective on Ethiopia, exploring how she is reshaping the visual narrative of her homeland through her powerful photography.
In Conversation: Fatma Fahmy and Laura El-Tantawy
Date: February 26, 2021
Speakers: Aïda Muluneh, Fatma Fahmy, Laura El-Tantawy
In this engaging online conversation, Aïda Muluneh, Fatma Fahmy, and Laura El-Tantawy discuss their unique artistic practices and share insights into their experiences as photographers.
Nobel Peace Center: Aïda Muluneh on Her Photo Series "Road of Glory"
Date: January 29, 2021
Hosted by: Nobel Peace Center
Renowned Ethiopian photographer and artist Aïda Muluneh presents her striking photo series “Road of Glory,” created as part of the Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition 2020. This powerful body of work addresses the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, exploring themes of conflict, resilience, and the role of visual storytelling in shaping global awareness.
Aïda Muluneh - Nationhood: Memory and Hope
Date: January 14, 2025
This short film marks the opening of Nationhood: Memory and Hope, an extraordinary collection of new photography by Aïda Muluneh. The collection celebrates the diversity of the UK in 2025 and was curated by Anne McNeill, Director of Bradford’s Impressions Gallery. It debuted during the launch weekend of Bradford 2025, marking the beginning of Bradford’s year as the UK City of Culture.
Photographers in Focus: Aïda Muluneh
Date: October 2, 2019
Directed by Adeyemi Michael
A film by Nowness
Nowness, the culture video platform, collaborated with WaterAid to create a special episode of their Photographers in Focus series. Directed by Adeyemi Michael, the film captures Aïda Muluneh in process at her studio in Addis Ababa and in the Danakil Depression, where she shot her powerful Water Life series. The film highlights the critical issue of water scarcity and is supported by the H&M Foundation.
Fatoumata Diawara - NTERINI (Music Video, 2018)
Date: 2018
Directed by Aïda Muluneh
In this visually captivating music video, Fatoumata Diawara’s NTERINI explores migration and identity, directed by Aïda Muluneh. The video combines African traditional imagery with modern storytelling, amplifying the song’s poignant themes
Ethiopia Watch Over Me
Music by Kenny Allen
Directed by Aïda Muluneh
Filmed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Kenny Allen’s Ethiopia Watch Over Me is directed by Aïda Muluneh. Shot in Addis Ababa, the video showcases Ethiopian culture and landscapes, perfectly complementing the song’s themes of hope and connection.