I observe, therefore, I am. By taking on an inquisitive approach to documenting lived experiences, I learn by capturing moments with a keen sense of responsibility and legacy. 

BIO 

Emily Nkanga is a London based leading creative professional with over a 9-year track-record of expression in photography and film who has evolved into becoming a household name of repute. The Nigerian-British multidisciplinary artist began taking interest in photography after exploring forms of creative expression with her BSc in Communications and Multimedia Design degree in TV and Film from American University of Nigeria.

Landing the acclaim of notable West African/British artistes and global companies like Sony Music, Universal Music, and Warner Music, Emily’s signature lifestyle/portraiture style of photography forced her into a quest of deeper appreciation while the capturing of core human anthropologic expression. With her unique approach, she turned the lens on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Northeastern states in Nigeria, affected by Boko Haram insurgency, creating a visual catalogue of looming unrest in the area. The Creative Director has worked closely with government leaders and ministries such as the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI), an initiative funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Additionally, she has contributed her time to working for the Lagos State Government. 

In pursuit of her keen sense of responsibility and legacy, Emily furthered her educational career in 2018, landing a Masters of Art in Filmmaking, with a concentration in Cinematography, from Goldsmith’s University of London. 

As a firm believer in the transformational power of capturing moments in still images and cinematography, Emily is passionate about catalyzing change deeply-rooted in cultural practices across the globe.

– written by Fisayo Bakare