Neenma Ebeledike is a Nigerian video and photojournalist passionate about amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Journalism at UC Berkeley, Neenma focuses on storytelling that highlights social justice issues, environmental challenges, and cultural resilience.
Her journey began in Nigeria, where she produced the show Made in Naija and a documentary on period poverty. After moving to the U.S., she continued her work with projects such as a documentary on Rosie the Riveter, a youth homeless shelter in Richmond, and a short documentary exploring the decline of salmon populations in the Bay Area. Neenma contributed to the Los Angeles Times as a summer investigative intern, where she fact-checked over 600 ICE documents and worked on news stories.
A skilled communicator and storyteller, Neenma combines her journalism and cinematography expertise to create compelling narratives. Her thesis film is a documentary titled Allensworth Rising: A Fight for Water, which explores the environmental injustices in Allensworth, California, and a feature on the role of Black midwives and doulas in combating maternal healthcare disparities.
Her work has earned her recognition, including the Ida B. Wells Investigative Reporting Fellowship, and she continues to refine her craft, inspired by her mission to tell stories that matter.
Racial equity and environmental issues.
