With a background in TV and Film Production, Abdiwahid has worked with various non-governmental organizations and corporations. He is a true creative talent who has taken part in many innovative projects that aim to transform the communities he works in.
Abdiwahid's work is focused on documenting humanitarian and development related projects and his photography has been showcased in exhibitions, including the Sema Youth Film Festival in 2013 and the "Stories from Our Cities" photo exhibitions in 2014 and 2015 he organized his own exhibition themed "SMUND".
Abdiwahid has received numerous awards and accolades for his work, including "Best Slum Creativity" at the African Slum Photo Festival in 2016, "Best Sports" at the African Slum Photo Festival in 2017, "Kenya Photographer of the Year Nominee" in 2018, "Best Documentary" at the Eldoret Film Festival 4th edition in 2021, "Best SFX Film" at the Machakos Film Festival in 2021, and he was named one of the "100 Most Influential Muslims" in 2022. Additionally, his photos were exhibited at the Commonwealth Forum in Rwanda in 2022. In 2023 his documentary “Be the Change” was selected as Finalist at the Focus on Ability Film Festival Australia.
As a well-traveled individual with a passion for adventure and a friendly personality, Abdiwahid easily makes friends and is always looking for new opportunities to share his work with the world. He is based in and out of Nairobi.