Pius Ekpei
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| Born | May 5, 1962 Ebu Town, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Photojournalist, writer, media professional |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Employer | Agence France-Presse (former), freelance, Getty Images (photo distribution) |
| Known for | Documentary and news photography across West Africa |
| Website | https://piusutomiekpei.com/ |
Pius Utomi Ekpei (born 5 May 1962) is a Nigerian photojournalist known for documenting the socio-political landscape of Nigeria and West Africa. His photographs have appeared in various international media outlets, including Agence France-Presse (AFP), Getty Images[1], BBC News,[2][3][4] Financial Times,[5][6] Amnesty International,[7][8][9] ESPN[10][11], Aljazeera,[12][13] The Guardian Nigeria,[14][15][16] among others.[17][18]
Early life and education
Pius Utomi Ekpei was born in Nigeria in May 1962.[19] He developed an early interest in the arts, particularly photography, and pursued studies in Fine Arts, laying the foundation for his later career in photojournalism.
Career
Pius Utomi Ekpei began his professional photography career in the early 1990s. He gained prominence through his work with AFP, covering elections, political events, social movements, and everyday life across Nigeria. His images have been syndicated internationally via Getty Images and featured in major publications including BBC News and The Guardian Nigeria.[20][21]
Selected photo essays and exhibitions
- Biafraland – documenting the resurgence of Biafran separatist movements in southeastern Nigeria.[22][23]
- Recession Grounds Eko Atlantic Project – visual documentation of halted urban development in Lagos.[24][25][26]
- Aid Slowly Reaches Nigerian Flood Victims – coverage of humanitarian response following floods in Nigeria.[27]
- National elections and political campaigns in Nigeria — photographs syndicated by AFP and Getty Images.[28][1]
- Coverage of protests, civil-society demonstrations and security operations — images used in reports on press freedom and media access issues in Nigeria.[29][30][31][32]
- Editorial and feature photography across sports, culture and national events for Nigerian and international outlets.[10][33]
Style and approach
Ekpei's photographic work is characterised by a documentary approach and a focus on human-centred storytelling. His images often depict individuals within broader social and political contexts, aiming to convey both immediacy and the wider implications of the events portrayed.[1]
Personal philosophy
Ekpei has expressed a belief in the power of visual storytelling to highlight underrepresented communities and document human experiences with authenticity.[1][20][34]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Photographer: Pius Utomi Ekpei". Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ "More or Less - Are African leaders more likely to die in office? - BBC Sounds".
- ↑ "BBC World Service - Newsday, Port Harcourt the Nigerian city covered in black soot". 31 January 2020.
- ↑ "BBC World Service - Newsday, Nigeria's Obasanjo speaks out on drug policy". 10 January 2018.
- ↑ "Nigeria's infrastructure held back its students". www.ft.com.
- ↑ "UK to step up help to fight tax evasion in Africa". www.ft.com.
- ↑ "Boko Haram at a glance". 30 January 2015.
- ↑ "Turning a Blind Eye on Impunity in Nigeria". 2 March 2016.
- ↑ "Nigeria: Government must stop Shell Niger Delta business sale".
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Counting the cost of Nigeria's football crisis". ESPN.com. 2018-08-16. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ "Enyimba out to recreate past magic". 30 September 2015.
- ↑ "Nigeria is locked in an endless tug of war with its academics".
- ↑ "Nigerian workers' wages diminish as inflation rises and gov't revenue dips".
- ↑ "German–Nigerian Flare4Value project launches under EU Green Diplomacy Week". 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Nigeria's unending tears". 9 March 2023.
- ↑ "A nation in darkness". 13 June 2022.
- ↑ "Utomi seeks law to protect widows' rights in Nigeria". The Guardian Nigeria. 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "The Week in Photos: Metuh's Cross, COVID‑19 in Lagos". Channels Television. 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "About Me – Pius Utomi Ekpei". Pius Utomi Ekpei. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Africa: Die Lebensbedingungen der afrikanischen Schwarzen". Kunstforum.de. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Nigeria: An Islamist Sect Leader is Killed". Stratfor / Worldview. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Discontent in 'Biafraland'". 17 May 2016.
- ↑ "Nigeria: At least 115 people killed by security forces in four months in country's Southeast". 5 August 2021.
- ↑ "Nigeria needs N31 trillion yearly for infrastructure". 6 June 2017.
- ↑ "Land prices surge in Eko Atlantic to over N2bn per plot — Report". 19 July 2025.
- ↑ "Utomi seeks law to protect widows' rights in Nigeria as foundation empowers over 200". 13 December 2021.
- ↑ "Aid slowly reaches Nigerian flood victims". Briefly.co.za. 24 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Business Daily - Nigeria: Election Economics - BBC Sounds".
- ↑ "Journalists harassed in Nigeria". Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ "Journalists attacked while covering alleged vote fraud in Nigeria's Edo state". 23 September 2020.
- ↑ "Nigerian journalists charged with criminal defamation, breach of peace". 29 October 2019.
- ↑ "Nigeria's communications regulator sued over warrantless access to 'call data'". 26 February 2020.
- ↑ "About – Pius Utomi Ekpei". Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ "Portfolio – Pius Utomi Ekpei".
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