Who is Gilbert Asante?
Gilbert Asante ( born June 14, 1987) is a Ghanaian creative director, photographer, and a multidisciplinary artist. He is best known for his viral images of Ghanaian celebrities including Joselyn Dumas, Boxing legend Azumah Nelson, Lydia Forson, Big Brother Nigeria Housemate, Nengi.
Profile Summary
| Name: | Gilbert Asante |
| Date of Birth: | June 14, 1987 |
| Age: | 37 years (2024) |
| Place of Birth: | Koforidua |
| Nationality: | Ghanaian |
| Profession: | Creative Director, Photographer, and a Multidisciplinary Artist |
| Net Worth: | $100,000 |
Early Life and Education
Gilbert Asante was born on June 14, 1987, was raised in Koforidua and attended the St. Peter’s Boys Senior High School in Nkwatia for his secondary education. He was later awarded a degree in Telecommunication Engineering from the Ghana Communications Technology University.
Gilbert Asante Career
Gilbert’s passion for the arts began at the age of 19 while on a trip to Japanese art centres. On his return to Ghana, he experimented with web & graphic design until he made his transition into fashion and commercial photography 6 years later.
In an interview with Peace Hyde for Forbes, Gilbert told the platform how he began his career stating that “photography wasn’t a big thing as it is now. So, I would design a website with my team for a restaurant and the images [will be] terrible so it [would end] up making the website [look] very tacky. So that is what pushed me to invest in a camera. I just needed some decent photos.”
Gilbert is the creative lead and co-owner for a digital production company, Laceup Media. He has documented various subjects from the former First Lady Ghana and first female presidential candidate, Mrs Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings for her memoir to celebrities including Omotola Jalade, DJ Cuppy, Lydia Forson, Big Brother Nigeria Housemate, Nengi Rebecca Hampson, Joselyn Dumas, Boris Kudjoe, Alexandrina Sandra Don-Arthur, historian Nana OforiAtta Ayin and Jackie Appiah as well as models he has worked with.
Asante has worked with a number of corporate and fashion brands including Nestle, Vodafone Ghana, Guinness, Ernest Chemist, Martell, Meridian Port Services (MPS), Ophelia Crossland, and Velma Owusu-Bempah. He has also been featured in international and local publications including Coveteur, Glitz Africa, Canoe Magazine, New African Woman, EMY Magazine, Shick Magazine, GQ, Glam Africa Magazine.
Awards and Recognitions
Asante is the recipient of the 2016 and 2018 of the Glitz Style Awards Photographer of the year.
Culture Trip in 2017 listed him as one of the 10 Ghanaian photographers “leading the way in directing the gaze to a modern and multifaceted African nation” along with Ghana’s first photographer, Mr James Barnor.
He was also nominated in the Creative and Support Arts category at the EMY Awards in 2021.
He was selected for the Editor’s Choice by photo-sharing website, 500 px for his image Black Girl Magic. His body of work alongside other artists was presented in the Eranda Studio by the Photographer’s Gallery in the United Kingdom. CNN Africa and F Show Stoppers have featured his work on their digital platforms as part of their Artists on Instagram series.
Gilbert Asante Net worth
Gilbert Asante has an estimated net worth of $100,000. Gilbert Asante is a well-known Ghanaian creative director, photographer, and a multidisciplinary artist.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
Who is Gilbert Asante?
Gilbert Asante is a well-known Ghanaian creative director, photographer, and a multidisciplinary artist.
When was Gilbert Asante born?
He was born on June 14, 1987.
How old is Gilbert Asante?
He is currently 37 years old as of 2024.
Where was Gilbert Asante born?
He was born in Koforidua.
What is Gilbert Asante Nationality?
Gilbert Asante holds a Ghanaian nationality.
What is Gilbert Asante net worth?
Gilbert Asante has an estimated net worth of $100,000.
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