Michael Tubes

Happy birthday to @taiyealiyu God continue to bless you and his grace continue to shine upon you amen. 🙏🏾

“Soundtrack of a continent. Energy you can’t export—only experience and African music isn’t a genre. It’s a force.” #music #afrobeats #soaarchive #africanmusic #michaeltubescreations

Last week, on the final day of International Women’s Month (31.03.26), we hosted a powerful gathering celebrating African Women In Music and what a truly special event it was. It was incredible to be in a room filled with such inspiring, talented, and purpose driven women. Our panelist shared rich insights on ownership, visibility, and legacy; Gems that will stay with us for a long time. It was a privilege to help organise this event alongside the amazing team. @michaeltubes2 @soundsofafrica1 @angie_mens @lanur_ 💕 A heartfelt thank you to our moderators @afuathescot @nyashamichelle_ and panellists @abibabalola @flakes_ff @thecolour.8 @rosemariah_78 @tiffanysiawmisa for the knowledge and grace they brought to the conversation. Thank you to Amazon UK for hosting us, what a beautiful space to gather in. And to our sponsors, @itsceeceepr @theeveafterdark @marbworld @buzzballz_uki @wednesdaysdomaine @clije_ @noname.nologo.justimpact thank you 🙏🏾 ✨ Shoutout to @bydarakaris for the lovely images 💕 Work hard, have fun, make history 🎉🙏🏾

History was made. @soundsofafrica1 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible hosts @afuathescot and @nyashamichelle_ , our inspiring guest speakers @abibabalola @tiffanysiawmisa @rosemariah_78 @flakes_ff @itstheamps @foladelef , our superstar guest, and everyone who joined us to celebrate women this International Women’s Month ✨ Your voices and energy made the evening powerful, meaningful, and truly unforgettable 💫 To our brilliant and resourceful team—especially @angie_mens @lanur_ @noellefrancesca @dukeofspadess thank you for your dedication and hard work 🙏🏾 Special thanks to our sponsors for bringing this historic moment to life—we truly appreciate your support. @marbworld (overall support) @buzzballz_uki @wednesdaysdomaine (non alcoholic wine) @noname.nologo.just impact (perfume) @clije_ (cocktails) @itsceeceepr @theeveafterdark And to Abi @mrs_lighthse1 , thank you for playing a key role in securing the space for this event. To Our media team @dopeviewsonly @bydarakaris @sopamilerin we appreciate all your effort and hard-work A special appreciation to @adesope_shopsydoo for the encouragement at the start of the year to keep pushing and do more—thank you.

Lost in the moment. Found in the music. @kidimusic Photographed by @michaeltubes2 #kidimusic #afrobeats #ghanamusic

Happy Birthday to @yemialade . God continue to bless you. #yemialade #michaeltubes #music #afrobeats #michaeltubescreations

BTS : During Detty December, the energy of the @seemotherland festival was undeniable brilliant —and Michael Tubes was there to document it all. From electrifying performances to the raw emotion of the crowd, Michael Tubes captured the spirit of Motherland’s 3-day festival—a powerful convergence of music, culture, diaspora, and homecoming. Every frame tells a story of movement, sound, sweat, joy, and identity. This wasn’t just a festival; it was a moment in African cultural history. Through his lens, the Motherland becomes more than a destination—it becomes memory, archive, and legacy. Huge thanks to @theeveafterdark @dukeofspadess for keeping us well-fed with delicious, well-balanced three square meals throughout our time in Nigeria. Your support made the experience even better! 🙌🏾🇳🇬 Stay tuned as these moments live beyond December. The culture deserves to be documented. 🇳🇬🌍✨ 🎥 Thanks @speedope for documenting all our BTS👌🏾 #DettyDecember #MotherlandFestival #michaeltubescreations #Afrobeats #FestivalPhotography

My work was published in The Sun newspaper in 2016, captured during a protest in London. #michaeltubes #michaeltubescreations #London #2016 #photographer

Watch nominee of the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025, Michael Tubes, in action! Go behind the scenes with music photographer Michael Tubes as he documents Olamide’s electrifying headline show at the OVO Arena Wembley. Watch his fast-paced workflow, creative decisions, and the intense moments that go into capturing powerful Afrobeats imagery. From backstage energy to crowd-shaking performances, this exclusive look reveals how Michael brings iconic live-music photos to life. If you’d love to see more behind-the-scenes content from major music concerts, drop your comments below! Thanks to @heratouring @abibabalola Thanks to 🎥 @dopeviewsonly and @a.insight Image credit - @crudshots Full video on YouTube Follow our new accounts @michaeltubescreations1 & @soundsofafrica1 old accounts suspended #music #africanmusic #afrobeats #michaeltubescreations #michaeltubes #soaexhibition #soaarchive #africa #musician #musica #musicphotographer #musicphotography #portrait #nigeria #heisrema #concert #concertphotography #musicaly #notok #olamide #bnxnfkabuju #michaeltubes

Michael Tubes’ iconic image of @burnaboygram — nominated at the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025 @abbeyroadmpa — is now on exhibition at the legendary Royal Albert Hall. 🗓 Exhibition runs from Wednesday 22 October to Monday 3 November 2025. As the only global awards celebrating the art of music photography, the Abbey Road MPAs honour the creativity, emotion, and cultural power captured through the lens. This year’s competition received over 20,000 submissions from more than 30 countries, showcasing the depth and diversity of music’s visual storytelling. From raw backstage moments to electrifying stage performances, the exhibition transforms these powerful images into an immersive experience within one of the world’s most historic venues — the Royal Albert Hall. #music #africanmusic #afrobeats #michaeltubescreations #michaeltubes #soaexhibition #soaarchive #africa #musician #musica #musicphotographer #musicphotography #portrait #nigeria #heisrema #concert #concertphotography #musicaly #michaeltubes #burnaboy #burnaboygram #nikon #nikond5 #nikonphotography #nikonartists #nikoncreators #nosignofweakness

📸 Africa to the 🌍 — through the lens of Michael Tubes. From #wizkid , #davido , #tiwasavage , #yemialade to Burna Boy and Angélique Kidjo — he has captured the rise of African music culture like no one else. Now his Burna Boy London Stadium shot has been shortlisted at the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025🏆✨ @abbeyroadmpa This is not just one nomination — it’s African excellence on the global stage. Let’s bring this home. 🚀 🗳️ Voting ends Sept 23rd. 👉 Tap the link and VOTE for Michael Tubes today! 📍 All nominated images, including Michael’s, will also be on display at the free Outernet London exhibition ( from Today 19–23 September), where visitors can view and vote in person. Do you believe African creatives deserve more global recognition? Drop your thoughts below — let’s talk in the comments💭👇🏾🌍👑 . . . . . . . . . . 🔗 Follow 👉 @powerpluggram for exclusive stories! 📩 DM for credit/removal requests (no copyright intended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #MichaelTubes #AbbeyRoadMPA #BurnaBoy #AfrobeatsToTheWorld #AfricanExcellence #SupportAfricanCreatives #AfrobeatsGlobal #abbeyroadawards #music #africanmusic #afrobeats #michaeltubescreations #soaexhibition #soaarchive #africa #musician #musicphotographer #musicphotography #nigeria #concert #burnaboygram #nikon #nikond5 #nikonphotography #nikoncreators #nosignofweakness

We’re thrilled to announce that Michael Tubes’ photo of @burnaboygram at the London Stadium has been shortlisted in the Music Moment of the Year category at the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025! @abbeyroadmpa With over 20,000 entries from 30 countries this year, being nominated is an incredible achievement. 🗳️ Public voting for Music Moment of the Year is now open until 23 September. 📍 All nominated images, including Michael’s, will also be on display at the free Outernet London exhibition (19–23 September), where visitors can view and vote in person. We’d be truly grateful for your support — please cast your vote for this image. 👉 Link bio @michaeltubescreations1 & @soundsofafrica1 Captured with D5 @nikoneurope @nikonusa @nikonschooluk @nikon.nigeria #music #africanmusic #afrobeats #michaeltubescreations #michaeltubes #soaexhibition #soaarchive #africa #musician #musica #musicphotographer #musicphotography #portrait #nigeria #heisrema #concert #concertphotography #musicaly #michaeltubes #burnaboy #burnaboygram #nikon #nikond5 #nikonphotography #nikonartists #nikoncreators #nosignofweakness