The Guardian’s photo editor, has passed away Femi Adebesin-Kuti after a brief illness.
The photojournalist reportedly succumbed to the cold hands of death on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Kuti, known as ‘Eshin’ in the media and beyond, was a friendly journalist who reportedly nurtured and handled his craft with zeal and professionalism.
The NUJ Lagos chairman, Adeleye Ajayi, issued a statement in which he expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and the Photojournalist Association of Nigeria.
According to him, Femi’s distinctness and dedication to duty were unrivaled at every assignment he covered, as he would always go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that no moment that needed to be captured escaped his lenses.
Kuti, a notable photojournalist covered countless sporting events in Nigeria, Africa, and around the world, most notably the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and FIFA World Cup events.
Kuti, who was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, would be buried on Friday in accordance with Islamic customs.