Rotimi Fani-Kayode 1955 - 1989

occupation:
Photographer
born in:
Lagos, Nigeria

Nigerian-born photographer, who moved to England at the age of 12 to escape the Nigerian Civil War. The main body of his work was created between 1982 and 1989. He explored the tensions created by sexuality, race and culture through stylised portraits and compositions.

1987 - Co-founded Autograph ABP

Active member of the Black Audio Film Collective