The main floor
Roughly 60 square metres of clear shooting floor with 4 metre ceilings, a white cyclorama wall and space for a full crew or 20 seated guests.
amafirka Studio
A home for African creativity.
Our space in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria is built for portraits, brand work, cultural content, classes and small launches. Warm light, real props, and a team who understands the stories you are telling.
- Where
- Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria — The exact street address and directions are sent with your booking confirmation.
- Open
- Every day, 9:00am – 12:00am (WAT)
- amafirka@gmail.com
Studio booking
Tell us what you need.
Choose whether you need our photographer or just the space, pick a service and a time, and the studio team will confirm by email within one working day.
- 1. What you need
- 2. Choose a service
- 3. Pick a time
- 4. Your details
What is available
Kit included with every booking.
- 3 × 600Ws strobes with softboxes, beauty dish, strip boxes and grids
- 2 × bi-colour LED panels and a practical tungsten set for video
- C-stands, booms, flags, reflectors and sandbags
- Tethering cables, card readers and a backup drive
- Lavalier and shotgun microphones for interviews
- Bluetooth sound system and a 55-inch screen for classes and launches
Good to know
- How early can I arrive?
- Fifteen minutes before your slot for set-up. Book an extra hour if you need a full build.
- Can I bring my own crew or gear?
- Yes. Studio hire includes the floor, backdrops and lights — bring whatever else you need.
- Is there parking?
- Off-street parking for three cars, plus a covered drop-off for equipment.
- What about power?
- Mains with a full inverter and generator backup, so a shoot never stops.
- Can we cook or eat on set?
- Food shoots are welcome — there is a prep counter and sink. Ask us when you book so we set it up.
How the space is set up
Six corners, one floor.
Backdrop wall
Paper and cloth backdrops on a roller system — white, black, terracotta, gold and hand-dyed adire, changed over in minutes.
Daylight corner
A north-facing window with diffusion and black flags, for soft portrait work with no lights at all.
Styling and changing room
Private changing area, mirror with lights, clothing rail, steamer, ironing board and a make-up station.
Props and set store
Stools, plinths, rugs, baskets, raffia, pottery and cloth from across West Africa, free to use on any booking.
Lounge and edit desk
Seating for clients, fast Wi-Fi, a colour-calibrated monitor for tethered shooting and same-day selects, tea and water.
