Emeke Obanor is a documentary photographer, a social activist and an advocate based in Nigeria. He uses photography as a medium to raise awareness around social justice issues, shining light on injustices facing people in his environment as well as across borders.
He became well known for his creative and artistic abilities, with a talent for art and aesthetics, he chose a career in Theatre and the Arts, “intuitive” and “fresh” have been the words used to describe this exciting artist.
He is a recipient of many awards including Allard Prize, Michael Reichmann Grant, Critical Mass Photo Award, finalist in Photo 4Humanity Global Prize, finalist in Luis Valtuena International Humanitarian Photography Award, including 2021 CAP Prize. His project "Tree of Freedom" was named best photodocumentary by OBBIETTIVO SOLIDARIETÀ in 2020. He won first prize in Unbreakable Nigerian Spirit competition, shortlisted in Global Peace Photo Award.
AWARDS
2021 CAP Prize Shortlist
2020 Winner of Michael Reichmann Project Grant
https://photolucidapdx.blogspot.com/2020/10/cm20-reichmann-project-grant-recipients.html?m=1
2020 International Photography Grant Talent of Year Award
2020 Edition Finalist of Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award
https://premioluisvaltuena.org/en/finalistas/2020/emeke-obanor/heroes/
2020 Top 10Finalist of the Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize Competition
https://www.photography4humanity.com/2020-global-prize
2020 Critical Mass top Photographer
http://www.photolucida.org/top-50/emeke-obanor/?cm_year=2020
2020 Obbiettivo Solidereta Best Photographic Project
2020 Global Peace Award shortlist.
https://www.friedaward.com/submissions/shortlist-2020/heroes
Winner of Unbreakable Nigerian Spirit Award
http://robperree.com/articles/112/nigerian-spirit-e
Publications
Rolling Stone Magazine
Social Documentary Network
https://socialdocumentary.net/exhibit/Emeke_obanor/5195
F - Stop Magazine
https://www.fstopmagazine.com/pastissues/101/featured.html
Medium Magazine
https://medium.com/f-stop-magazine/interview-with-photographer-emeke-obanor-52b180da526c