Our Vision
To be a leading educational institution of the visual arts, committed to excellence and creativity.
Our Mission
To nurture the next generation of professional African visual artists to be creative, innovative, social influencers in society through their art.
Our Core Values
- Diligence
- Accountability
- Versatility
- Authenticity
- Smartness
- Honesty
- Accessibility
About Us
Davasha Media Academy is a photography and videography training center based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Since 2015, we have successfully trained over 250 individuals to be professionals in the creative industry. Many of these graduants have begun their own photography and videography practices and have been employed by organizations such as BBC, Jumia Kenya, Tile & Carpet, and Purple Tulip.
Several others have won various professional photography competitions within East Africa, as well as internationally.
Besides our professional courses, we have impacted the lives of countless other creatives through our free workshops, focusing on various specialities in photography and videography.
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School Life
DMA is not only an institution, but a home for creatives. As a student of DMA, you are part of a family that is supportive of your creative goals. Our alumni and mentorship programs are designed to continue to grow you beyond the courses you undertake with us. We want to see you become all that you can be as a visual artist in Africa and beyond. The sky’s the limit, and we’d like to be your launching pad!