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There is a particular energy to the way Remi photographs the world. She moves through clubs, concerts, and Afrobeats shows with quiet focus, noticing the moments that define a night, the emotion in a crowd, the hype on stage, the way people forget their problems and immerse themselves in music. Her vision has been shaped by being present in these spaces, understanding the global growth of Afrobeats, and carving a space for Black African women behind the camera. She doesn’t just take pictures; she preserves culture, feeling, and the spirit of the people she photographs. Every shot is intentional, every moment captured in real time, and every photograph holds the authenticity of the experience.
Can you introduce yourself?
“Hi, my name is Remi. I’m a photographer based out of Toronto. I’m also known as Remi Shot It. I shoot mostly concerts and nightlife, so you see me in the club, shooting, and you also see me at your favorite local Afrobeats concert. Afro Beats has blown, so it’s no longer local. I feel like it’s very rare for black African women to be behind the camera and not just be as a photographer but like shooting nightlife, shooting clubs, shooting concerts. So right now, Afrobeats is very global and being a Black female photographer, I’m able to show our culture from behind my own lens.
When I say I shoot concerts and nightlife, I mean that’s really where I am most of the time, either in the club or at Afrobeats concerts. And Afro Beats has blown, so it’s not small or local anymore. It feels important that someone like me is behind the camera. Shooting nightlife, shooting clubs, shooting concerts, being in those spaces, that’s how I show our culture from behind my own lens in a real way. It’s rare to see Black African women in these rooms, but being there matters.”
What themes, stories, or emotions do you try to capture through your photography?
“So I’m able to express things that are culturally relevant and culturally important to anyone that comes across my page and anyone that comes across my pictures online. When I shoot, I don’t necessarily try to capture anything very deep. I kind of go with the vibe, the flow, especially when I’m shooting a concert or nightlife. You’re just trying to capture the exact moment. So every time I shoot a concert, I’m focused mostly on Let me capture this moment, the emotion, the hype, how people are feeling, so that when people go through my Instagram after a concert, either if you attended or you didn’t attend, you’d be like, oh, this show was mad.
Going with the vibe and flow is really how I shoot. I don’t try to force anything deep. I look for the exact moment, the emotion, and the hype. When you go through my pictures online, whether you attended or not, I want you to see those culturally relevant and culturally important moments. I want you to feel what the night felt like. That’s the point, capturing the energy, the people, and the moment as it happened.”
What’s something you want people to understand about you beyond the lens or beyond your photography?
“Beyond photography, I live a pretty private life. People that come to my page usually think it’s a man behind the page. I think people that know me in real life know that I’m a very quiet person. Even though I indulge in nightlife, I’m not necessarily an extroverted person or someone that even likes to party. I just like the vibe and capturing people in their most hyped moments, the times that they forget their problems.
Even though people see me in nightlife, I’m quiet. I’m private. People often assume it’s a man behind the camera, but the people who know me know the real me. I’m not extroverted, and I don’t even really like to party. I just like the vibe. I like capturing people in their most hyped moments, in the times they forget their problems, and that’s really what I enjoy.”
Through her own words, Remi shares the energy, focus, and intention behind her photography. She captures the moments that define a night, the feelings that linger after the music stops, and the culture that continues to grow globally. Her work shows that photography isn’t just about pointing a camera, it’s about presence, energy, and perspective. Every moment she photographs holds authenticity, every frame reflects real emotion, and every image invites people to feel the experience, to relive the hype, and to witness Afrobeats through her lens. In the world of Remi Shot It, every picture is intentional, every night is a story, and every concert becomes a memory preserved in time.
