Anny Robert

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Anny Robert
Born
Anietie Robert

(1990-10-28) October 28, 1990 (age 33)
Nigeria
Alma materCovenant University
Occupation(s)Photographer, creative director, graphics artist
Years active2014 - present
OrganizationAnny Robert
Known forPortrait, celebrity and fashion photography
Websitewww.annyrobert.online

Anietie “Anny” Robert (born 28 October 1990) is a Nigerian portrait photographer and creative director in Niger State, Nigeria.

Education

Robert studied computer science at the Covenant University.[1]

Career

Robert transitioned from graphic artistry to photography in 2014. His portfolio includes photographs of prominent figures such as Folorunsho Alakija, Burna Boy, Davido, Donald Duke, Tony Elumelu, Ice Prince, and WizKid.[2] Robert co-owns StudioX, a photo studio, with Ari Labadi.[3][4]

His photography has gained recognition, featuring on various lists of top photographers in Nigeria and Africa.[5][6][7][8][9] Robert's work portrays a deep exploration of ideas and human realities.[10][11]

In 2020, he served as a judge for the OPPO Mobile's Redefinition Photography Contest, documenting the lives of young Lagosians to test OPPO F11 Pro photography ability.[12][13]

Additionally, Robert is credited with discovering and promoting the model Amaka.[14]

Social activism

Robert has used his photography for social activism, one example being a photo session for breast cancer survivor Omolara Cookey as part of breast cancer awareness activities in 2017.[15] That same year, Robert released a series of images investigating the identity of the modern woman.[16][17]

In 2019, collaborating with MAJU (a female fashion brand in Nigeria), Anny's session called "I am Woman" in celebration of Women's History Month. This session features the fashion model Aduke Bey, and Angel Obasi, a Nigerian stylist.[18][19][20]

In 2020, Robert launched the "Women for Women" campaign, which highlighted women activists in Nigeria.[21]

Exhibits

In August 2020 Robert was one of several photographers in the digital exhibition "A Moment in History", put on by House of ZETA.[22]

In December 2022 Robert was included as part of "The Ascension", an art show in Lagos designed by Áwurè.[2]

References

  1. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2019-10-28). "Covenant university student wins architecture competition". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
  2. ^ a b Obinna, Emelike (2022-12-23). "The Ascension: A show of creative ingenuity by Anny Robert, others". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  3. ^ "Behance-Anny Robert". www.behance.net. Retrieved 2020-07-30.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Akpan, Atai (17 September 2018). "The Man Behind the Lens: Anny Robert". StyleVitae. Style Vitae. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  5. ^ Mazibuko, Thobile (2017-11-21). "Five fashion photographers from Africa". www.africanindy.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ Dokpesi, April (2019-05-13). "6 Nigerian photographers you'll be mad you didn't know about". Chase.be. Archived from the original on 2020-02-06. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  7. ^ YOTS (6 May 2016). "Personal Branding Photographers In Nigeria". Official website of Yetunde Shorters. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  8. ^ Demand, Africa (21 June 2018). "10 Amazing African Fashion Photographers". Demand Africa. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  9. ^ Rave, Style (18 May 2020). "Famous Photographers of Nigerian Descent You Should Know". Style Rave. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  10. ^ Akabogu, Njideka (2 February 2017). "See How Photographer Anny Robert Is Helping A House Help's Modelling Dreams Come True". 234Star. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  11. ^ "Meet Amaka, a Domestic Help & Aspiring Model transformed through Celeb Photographer Anny Robert's Camera Lens". BellaNaija. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  12. ^ "Three Winners Emerge at OPPO Mobile Redefinition Photography Contest". CFAmedia.ng - Startups | Media | Business | Technology News. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-30.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "Celebrity Photographer Anny Roberts proves that OPPO F11 Pro is Phone for all Seasons". BellaNaija. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  14. ^ Bellanaija (2 February 2017). "Meet Amaka, a Domestic Help & Aspiring Model transformed through Celeb Photographer Anny Robert's Camera Lens". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  15. ^ Bellanaija.com (1 November 2017). "Resilience, Faith & Breakthrough! Anny Robert & Flourish Africa give Breast Cancer Survivor Omolara Cookey a Day to Remember". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  16. ^ "Celebrity Photographer, Anny Robert Releases New Set Of Photos In Commemoration Of Women's Month". 360nobs. 2017-03-19. Retrieved 2020-07-30.[permanent dead link]
  17. ^ Bella naija (16 March 2017). "Anny Robert Showcases the Mystery and Elegance of Today's Woman in New Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  18. ^ BNS (30 March 2019). "Heads Up - MAJU just Released the Chicest Women's Month Campaign Yet!". BN Style. Bella Naija Style. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  19. ^ "ANNY ROBERT X MAJU PRESENT: I AM WOMAN EDIT". Shop Maju. 2020-05-30. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  20. ^ Onuoha, Millicent Arebun (7 April 2019). "Anny Robert, Maju Present I Am Woman". Leadership Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  21. ^ "Anny Robert's Women for Women Campaign is Celebrating the Feminists Doing the Hard Work of Fighting for Basic Human Rights". BellaNaija. 2020-08-24. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  22. ^ "Anny Robert, Lex Ash, Tobbinator And More To Showcase At A Moment In History". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2020-08-18. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
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