diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index e7accf82b..0da417cfa 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,36 @@
 # Wikimedia Commons for Android
 
+## v5.2.0
+
+v5.2.0 boasts several new functionalities like:
+
+* A new refresh button lets you quickly reload the Nearby map
+* Bookmarks now support categories
+* Improved feedback and consistency in the user interface
+* Bug fixes and performance improvements
+
+### What's changed
+* Implement "Refresh" button to clear the cache and reload the Nearby map.
+* `CommonsApplication` migrate to kotlin & some lint fixes.
+* Revert back to MainScope for database and UI updates and make database operations thread safe.
+* Hide edit options for logged-out users in Explore screen.
+* Introduced a button to delete the current folder in custom selector.
+* Improve Unique File Name Search.
+* Migration of several modules from Java to Kotlin.
+* Fix modification on bottom sheet's data when coming from Nearby Banner and clicked on other pins.
+* Bug fixes and enhancement of Achievements screen.
+* Show where file is being used on Commons and other wikis.
+* Migrate android.media.ExifInterface to androidx.exifinterface.media.ExifInterface as android.media.ExifInterface had security flaws on older devices.
+* Make dialogs modal and always show the upload icon.
+* Fix unintentional deletion of subfolders and non-images by custom selector.
+* Bookmark categories.
+* Add pull down to refresh in the Contributions screen.
+* Fix race condition and lag when loading pin details, faster overlay management.
+* Show cached pins in Nearby even when internet is unavailable
+
+ Full changelog with the list of contributors: [`v5.1.2...v5.2.0`](https://github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons/compare/v5.1.2...v5.2.0).
+
+
 ## v5.1.2
 
 ### What's changed
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/fr/free/nrw/commons/explore/map/ExploreMapFragment.java b/app/src/main/java/fr/free/nrw/commons/explore/map/ExploreMapFragment.java
index 1b1659182..f5657dd1b 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/fr/free/nrw/commons/explore/map/ExploreMapFragment.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/fr/free/nrw/commons/explore/map/ExploreMapFragment.java
@@ -708,8 +708,17 @@ public class ExploreMapFragment extends CommonsDaggerSupportFragment
             GeoPoint point = new GeoPoint(
                 nearbyBaseMarker.getPlace().location.getLatitude(),
                 nearbyBaseMarker.getPlace().location.getLongitude());
-            OverlayItem item = new OverlayItem(nearbyBaseMarker.getPlace().name, null,
-                point);
+
+            Media markerMedia = this.getMediaFromImageURL(nearbyBaseMarker.getPlace().pic);
+            String authorUser = null;
+            if (markerMedia != null) {
+                authorUser = markerMedia.getAuthorOrUser();
+                // HTML text is sometimes part of the author string and needs to be removed
+                authorUser = Html.fromHtml(authorUser, Html.FROM_HTML_MODE_LEGACY).toString();
+            }
+
+            OverlayItem item = new OverlayItem(nearbyBaseMarker.getPlace().name,
+                authorUser, point);
             item.setMarker(d);
             items.add(item);
             ItemizedOverlayWithFocus overlay = new ItemizedOverlayWithFocus(items,
@@ -740,6 +749,26 @@ public class ExploreMapFragment extends CommonsDaggerSupportFragment
         }
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Retrieves the specific Media object from the mediaList field.
+     * @param url The specific Media's image URL.
+     * @return The Media object that matches the URL or null if it could not be found.
+     */
+    private Media getMediaFromImageURL(String url) {
+        if (mediaList == null || url == null) {
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        for (int i = 0; i < mediaList.size(); i++) {
+            if (mediaList.get(i) != null && mediaList.get(i).getImageUrl() != null
+                && mediaList.get(i).getImageUrl().equals(url)) {
+                return mediaList.get(i);
+            }
+        }
+
+        return null;
+    }
+
     /**
      * Removes a marker from the map based on the specified NearbyBaseMarker.
      *