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Photographer to the Group Chairman, Mr Tony Elumelu, CFR | Telling candid and powerful stories of legacy and corporate excellence |Corporate Headshots

Lagos, Nigeria
Joined March 2013
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After almost 6 years of primarily telling the UBA story through my lens, I’m incredibly honored to step into a new role as the personal photographer to Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CON. This is more than a job. It’s a mission to visually document the story of one…
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My father sent me a text a few weeks ago and told me to check a website for a product I might be interested in. I decided to check after a few days and so I started scrolling and scrolling hoping to make a decision but guess what?…
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Because sometimes, the difference between someone scrolling past your business and someone saying “I trust these people” is simply seeing something real.
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And if you feel like your online presence doesn’t truly represent the level of work you’re doing, I’d love to help. DM me the word “PRESENCE” and let’s talk about how we can create authentic images that help your target audience see the people and story behind your brand.
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T.O.E. : THE LAST DANCE! TOE exits the UBA Group Chairman’s office for the final time as Chairman. 12 years. One institution. A legacy that will be remembered for generations. These photos document TOE’s final days as UBA Group Chairman.
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He goes into his office to clear it out. He then went downstairs and had a final look at the photo wall of his predecessors. In frames 13 to 17, TOE attends his last GMAP ceremony. Frame 18: The Red seat is vacated. Frame 19: TOE exits the board room for the last time.
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Frame 20: TOE and his photographer share a selfie moment. #legacy #impact #uba #stories #candids
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This is the story behind why I started photographing headshots and why I believe everyone deserves an image that reflects the value that they bring and have worked so hard to build. #headshots #storytelling #ceo #executiveportraits #corporatephotographer
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TOE in Benin Republic 🇧🇯 today, engaging with UBA Group staff and listening to honest, unadulterated feedback from customers on how UBA can serve them better. 5th May, 2026 #toe #uba #africa
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