Ahmed Isa

In the ancient city of Kano, a gifted almajiri defies poverty and dogma in pursuit of education, risking everything to become a tech engineer. Raised on scripture and survival, Rabiu's extraordinary mind cannot stay hidden. When a teacher sees his genius and fights for his future, he must choose between the only world he knows and the one he was born to build.

Photographer JB returns to Northern Nigeria, where a photo of his childhood love sparks a surreal journey of memory, healing, and self-discovery.