Emily Nkanga

Emily Nkanga is a Nigerian-British multidisciplinary artist working across photography and filmmaking. Her work focuses on documenting lived experiences within the complexities of everyday life and popular culture.

Her documentary project, Narratives of Displacement: Conversations with Boko Haram Displaced Persons in Northeast Nigeria, which explores the realities of internally displaced people affected by the Boko Haram insurgency, was published by Taylor & Francis.

Nkanga is also recognized for her portrait work, capturing notable figures such as Thierry Henry, Whoopi Goldberg, Alex Iwobi, and Olamide. She has collaborated with major global companies, including Sony Music, Universal Music, and Amazon Studios. Her work has been widely published in outlets such as the British Journal of Photography, OkayAfrica, and the BBC.

She holds an MA in Filmmaking from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a BSc in Communications and Multimedia Design from the American University of Nigeria. (Website, Instagram)