Emmanuel Yeboah Bobbie (1 August 1976 – 25 February 2021), also known as Bob Pixel,[2][3] was a professional Ghanaian photographer and graphic designer.[4] He created his own brand in the form of documenting events like funerals and festivals. He worked with celebrities such as M.anifest, John Dumelo, Yvonne Nelson, Menaye Donkor, Jackie Appiah and others.[5] He was to participate in the 2021 International Fashion Week in Amsterdam.[6] He was also nominated for the 2021 Photographer of the Year in the Entertainment Achievement Awards.[7]
Bob Pixel | |
|---|---|
| Born | Emmanuel Yeboah Bobbie 1 August 1976 Ghana |
| Died | 25 February 2021 (aged 44) Ghana[1] |
| Education | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Spouse | Vida Aba Essel |
| Children | 3 |
Personal life and education
editEmmanuel Yeboah Bobbie had his early education at the Foster International School in Kokomlemle, Accra, where his passion for art was born. He passed his Common Entrance examinations in 1989, and continued to Odorgonno Senior Secondary School (OSSA) in Accra, where he studied Art for his "O-level" certificate in 1994. He continued to Abuakwa State College (ABUSCO) in Kyebi, where he obtained the "A-level" certificate, also in Art, in 1996. Bob attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where he graduated with Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Design, 2001. He left behind three children.[8]
Career
editHe was a photographer; a member of the Association of Professional Photographers of Ghana, known for possessing a keen eye at capturing phenomenal images of tourist sites in Ghana and other social gatherings. He worked with international agencies such as UNICEF (Living with Refugees), Ecobank, Woodin Fashion, Vodafone, GH Fan Milk, Emirates, Samsung, Coca-Cola, and others.[2]
Award
editIn March 2021, he was posthumously awarded the 'Best Photographer' Award at the Entertainment Achievement Awards.[9]
Death and burial
editHe died on 25 February 2021.[10] According to some reports, the cause of his death was unknown.[11][12] Some reports claimed he died of COVID-19 complications during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana.[13][14] On 20 March 2021, he was laid in state at his residence in Ablekuma for his final funeral rites. He was buried at the Ablekuma cemetery in Accra.[15][16]
References
edit- ^ "kurz & bündig". Physiopraxis. 19 (2): 25. February 2021. doi:10.1055/a-1330-4198. ISSN 1439-023X. S2CID 257021710.
- ^ a b "You were a photography icon; social media eulogises Bob Pixel". Graphic Online. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Photography genius, Bob Pixel reportedly passes on - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Emmanuel Bobbie". Flickr. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Check out Bob Pixel's final post on social media before his death". www.ghanaweb.com. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "14 fashion entrepreneurs to represent Ghana at Int'l Fashion Week". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Citi TV announces nominees for maiden Entertainment Achievement Awards [Full list]". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Photographer Bob Pixel reportedly passes away (PHOTOS)". Pulse Ghana. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Bob Pixel wins posthumous award at Entertainment Achievement Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 27 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ Asante, Kwajo (26 February 2021). "Tears Flow As Top Ghanaian Photographer Passes On". NewsNowGh -Current Jobs Vacancies In Ghana, Ghana News, Celebrities News, Ghana. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Famous Ghanaian photographer Bob Pixel dead". GhPage. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Photographer Bob Pixel reportedly passes away". e.TVGhana. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Covid-19: Popular photographer Bob Pixel passes away". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ Starrfm.com.gh (25 February 2021). "Popular Ghanaian photographer Bob Pixel passes away". Starr Fm. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Playback: Celebrated photographer, Bob Pixel goes home - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Photos: Burial service for popular Ghanaian photographer, Bob Pixel - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
External links
edit- Daniel Victor Nartey, "Celebrating Bob Pixel, an ace photographer", Myimpactstory, 19 March 2021.