By Josephine Agbonkhese

Renowned visual artist and fine art photographer, Marvic Chijioke Okeugo, has been honored as Creative Fine Art Photographer of the Year at the La Mode Awards 2025, which held October 1, 2025, during the highly anticipated La Mode Magazine Green October Event at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos.

Organised annually by La Mode Magazine, the La Mode Awards form a central part of the Green October Event— a prestigious fashion, art, and creative industry celebration that brings together leading designers, artists, cultural figures, and industry professionals.

The 2025 edition of the event, themed “Access for All and Disability Awareness,” showcased the fusion of style, purpose, and advocacy, celebrating excellence across creative disciplines while promoting inclusion and social impact.

Marvic Chijioke Okeugo’s award recognises his exceptional contribution to fine art photography and his role in advancing visual storytelling as a medium of cultural expression. His work is celebrated for its emotional depth, artistic integrity, and ability to explore themes of identity, society, and human experience with a distinct aesthetic voice.

As Creative Fine Art Photographer of the Year, Okeugo continues to set a high standard in the art community, influencing peers and inspiring emerging creatives across Nigeria and the wider African continent. His recognition at the La Mode Awards 2025 reflects not only individual achievement but also the growing prominence of fine art photography as a critical and valued art form.

The La Mode Awards remain a premier platform for honoring creative excellence and celebrating individuals whose work shapes cultural narratives and contributes meaningfully to the creative ecosystem.