Shola Animashaun: Jack of shots, master of photography
Shola Animashaun is a prominent Nigerian celebrity photographer known for documenting major international and local music stars. He transitioned from an accounting background to build a successful career in editorial and commercial photography.
Why it matters
He serves as a notable example of professional success in the Nigerian creative and entertainment industry.
The name Shola Animashaun is synonymous with celebrity photography in Nigeria and several African countries. This is because the meek but hardworking storyteller has made so much impact with his lenses since June 2002, when he acquired his first camera, a few weeks before he received the clarion call to serve his nation as National Youth Service Corp (NYSC). From the scion of Afrobeat, Femi Kuti to Hip Hop legend, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Innocent 2Baba Idibia, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Beyonce and Tiwa Savage, Animashaun had not only worked with them but documented memories and great times during their lives as celebrities and music connoisseurs. The multi-award winning professional Nigerian photographer, who specialises in editorial and commercial photography has also worked with film stars include Funke Akindele, Rita Dominic, Saheed Balogun, Julius Agwu, Basket Mouth, and Bovi.
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