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

Anny Robert
Born
Anietie Robert

(1990-10-28) October 28, 1990 (age 34)
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

Education

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Robert studied computer science at Covenant University.[1]

Career

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Robert started his career in graphic artistry before transitioning to photography in 2014. His portfolio includes photographs of notable individuals such as Folorunsho Alakija, Burna Boy, Davido, Donald Duke, Tony Elumelu, Ice Prince, and WizKid.[2] He co-owns StudioX, a photography studio, in partnership with Ari Labadi.[3]

Robert's work as a photographer has gained recognition, with his name appearing on lists of top photographers in Nigeria and Africa.[4][5][6][7] His work is characterized by its exploration of ideas and human realities.[8][9]

In 2020, Robert served as a judge for OPPO Mobile's Redefinition Photography Contest, where he documented the lives of young Lagosians through his photography.[10]

Additionally, Robert is recognized for his role in discovering and promoting the model Amaka.[11]

Social activism

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Robert has employed his photography for social activism purposes, including a photo session with breast cancer survivor Omolara Cookey as part of breast cancer awareness activities in 2017.[12] In the same year, Robert released a series of images exploring the identity of modern women.[13]

In 2019, he collaborated with MAJU, a female fashion brand in Nigeria, for the "I am Woman" session in celebration of Women's History Month. The session featured fashion model Aduke Bey and stylist Angel Obasi.[14][15][16]

In 2020, Robert launched the "Women for Women" campaign, highlighting women activists in Nigeria.[17]

Exhibits

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In August 2020, Robert was one of several photographers featured in the digital exhibition "A Moment in History," presented by House of ZETA.[18]

In December 2022, Robert participated in "The Ascension," an art show in Lagos curated by Áwurè.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Covenant University student wins architecture competition". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 2019-10-28. 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. ^ Akpan, Atai (17 September 2018). "The Man Behind the Lens: Anny Robert". StyleVitae. Style Vitae. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ YOTS (6 May 2016). "Personal Branding Photographers In Nigeria". Official website of Yetunde Shorters. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  6. ^ Demand, Africa (21 June 2018). "10 Amazing African Fashion Photographers". Demand Africa. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  7. ^ Rave, Style (18 May 2020). "Famous Photographers of Nigerian Descent You Should Know". Style Rave. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  8. ^ Akabogu, Njideka (2 February 2017). "See How Photographer Anny Robert Is Helping A House Help's Modeling Dreams Come True". 234Star. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  9. ^ "Meet Amaka, a Domestic Help & Aspiring Model transformed through Celeb Photographer Anny Robert's Camera Lens". BellaNaija. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  10. ^ "Celebrity Photographer Anny Roberts proves that OPPO F11 Pro is Phone for all Seasons". BellaNaija. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Bella naija (16 March 2017). "Anny Robert Showcases the Mystery and Elegance of Today's Woman in New Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "ANNY ROBERT X MAJU PRESENT: I AM WOMAN EDIT". Shop Maju. 2020-05-30. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "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.