Toyin Sokefun-Bello—widely known as TY Bello—studied Economics at the University of Lagos before discovering that her true calling lay behind the camera. She began her creative career as a member of the award-winning gospel group Kush before transitioning into photography, where her ability to capture authentic emotion and human connection quickly established her as one of Africa's most celebrated visual storytellers. Her portraits, editorial campaigns, and documentary work have helped shape the visual identity of some of Nigeria's most influential personalities and brands.

Over the past two decades, TY Bello has become one of Africa's leading photographers, creative directors, and musicians, photographing everyone from presidents and business leaders to artists and everyday Nigerians. She is renowned for her spontaneous street portrait sessions, using her platform to discover and elevate unknown faces, often transforming lives through opportunity and exposure. Beyond photography, she has released multiple acclaimed gospel albums and continues to mentor emerging creatives across the continent. In recent years, she has expanded her impact through workshops, exhibitions, and purpose-driven creative initiatives, while remaining one of the most influential voices in African visual culture, celebrated for using art as a tool for storytelling, empowerment, and social change.