Gilbert Asante (born 14 June 1987) is a Ghanaian creative director, photographer,[2] and a multidisciplinary artist.[3][4] He is best known for his viral images of Ghanaian celebrities including Joselyn Dumas,[5] Boxing legend Azumah Nelson,[6] Lydia Forson, and Big Brother Nigeria Housemate, Nengi.[7]
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| Born | 14 June 1987 |
| Education | St. Peter's Boys Senior High School[1] |
| Alma mater | Ghana Communications Technology University |
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Early life
editBorn on 14 June 1987, Gilbert Asante was raised in Koforidua, Ghana, and attended the St. Peter's Boys Senior High School in Nkwatia for his secondary education.[8] He was later awarded a degree in Telecommunication Engineering from the Ghana Communications Technology University.
Asante's passion for the arts begun at the age of 19 while on a trip to Japanese art centres.[9] On his return to Ghana, he experimented with web and graphic design until he made his transition into fashion and commercial photography six years later.
In an interview with Peace Hyde for Forbes, Asante told the platform how he began his career stating that "photography wasn’t a big thing as it is now. So, I would design a website with my team for a restaurant and the images [will be] terrible so it [would end] up making the website [look] very tacky. So that is what pushed me to invest in a camera. I just needed some decent photos."[10]
Career
editGilbert is the creative lead and co-owner for a digital production company, Laceup Media.[11]
He has documented various subjects from the former First Lady Ghana and first female presidential candidate, Mrs Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings for her memoir to celebrities including Omotola Jalade,[12]DJ Cuppy, Lydia Forson, Big Brother Nigeria Housemate, Nengi Rebecca Hampson, Joselyn Dumas, Boris Kudjoe, Alexandrina Sandra Don-Arthur, historian Nana OforiAtta Ayim[13] and Jackie Appiah as well as models he has worked with.[14]
Asante has worked with a number of corporate and fashion brands including Nestle, Vodafone Ghana, Guinness, Ernest Chemist, Martell, Meridian Port Services (MPS), Ophelia Crossland,[15] and Velma Owusu-Bempah.[16]
He has also been featured in international and local publications including Coveteur, Glitz Africa, Canoe Magazine, New African Woman, EMY Magazine, Shick Magazine, GQ, and Glam Africa Magazine.[17][18][19]
Awards and recognitions
editAsante is the recipient of the 2016 and 2018 of the Glitz Style Awards Photographer of the year.[20]
Culture Trip in 2017 listed him as one of the 10 Ghanaian photographers "leading the way in directing the gaze to a modern and multifaceted African nation" along with Ghana's first photographer, Mr James Barnor.[21]
He also received nominated in Creative and Support Arts category at the EMY Awards in 2021.[22]
He was selected for the Editor's Choice by photo-sharing website, 500 px for his image Black Girl Magic. His body of work alongside other artist was presented on the Eranda Studio by the Photographer's Gallery in the United Kingdom. CNN Africa and F Show Stoppers have featured his work on their digital platforms as part of their Artists on Instagram series.
References
edit- ^ Tabbey-Botchwey, Adom (14 April 2020). "10 personalities you didn't know are PERSCO alumni". Bra Perucci Africa. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Glitz Style Fashion Photographer of the Year receives a Nokia 7 plus from HMD Global". GhanaWeb. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "These 7 editorial photos captured by Ghanaian photographer Gilbert Asante is pure work of an art genius". Bra Perucci Africa. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "20 of the best Ghanaian photographers in 2015". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "International magazine calls Joselyn Dumas 'A Power House Personality'". GhanaWeb. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Azumah Nelson: Making a Difference, Inspiring Hope". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (1 March 2021). "Nengi is a sight to behold on Glitz Africa Magazine's Latest Issue". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Tabbey-Botchwey, Adom (14 April 2020). "10 personalities you didn't know are PERSCO alumni". Bra Perucci Africa. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "These 7 editorial photos captured by Ghanaian photographer Gilbert Asante is pure work of an art genius". Bra Perucci Africa. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Ghanaian Photographers On How Their Creative Businesses Click". Forbes Africa. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Spotlight on the Creative Economy in Ghana - Africa.com". www.africa.com. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ adeusi, diipo (12 April 2016). "Check out the actress' full spread in Glitz Africa magazine". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Nana Oforiatta Ayim on Quarantine in Accra and Deconstructing Privilege". Coveteur: Inside Closets, Fashion, Beauty, Health, and Travel. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Jackie Appiah Is A Golden Goddess On The New Glam Africa Magazine Cover!". BN Style. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Weddings, BellaNaija (15 January 2020). "BN Bridal: The 2020 Classic Collection by Ophelia Crossland". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Portia, Arthur (31 May 2019). "Velma Millinery & Accessories releases new collection for brides". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Effah, K. (31 May 2016). "Six of Ghana's top photographers". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Starrfm.com.gh (9 February 2017). "Starr FM's Anita Erskine covers New African Woman Magazine — Starr Fm". Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Lensmen behind some of our favorite covers". Glitz Africa Magazine. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Bola Ray, KOD, Others to Receive Glitz Style Awards | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Banda, Rajaa (6 September 2017). "10 Top Ghanaian Photographers To Know". Culture Trip. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "The Emy Africa Awards 6th edition". GhanaWeb. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
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