Andrew Esiebo is a visual storyteller who started in photography by chronicling the rapid development of urban Nigeria as well as the country’s rich culture and heritage.
As Andrew progressed with his career, he explored new creative territory, integrating multimedia practice with investigating themes such as sexuality, gender politics, football, popular culture, migration, religion, and spirituality.
His work has been exhibited at the Sao Paulo Biennial in Brazil, Dakar Biennial in Senegal, Biennale Cuvee, Linz, Austria, Photoquai biennial in France, Guangzhou Triennial in China, Chobi Mela V Photo Festival in Bangladesh, Noorderlitch Photo Festival in the Netherlands, Bamako Breda Photofestival, Photography Biennial in Mali and the Lagos Photo Festival in Nigeria and among others.
His works have been published in books, magazines, and websites such as National Geographic, New York Times, Courrier International, Le Point, CNN African Voices, Washington Post Financial Times, guardian.co.uk, Marie Claire Italia, Le Monde-M Magazine, Time Out Nigeria, Mail & Guardian online, Laia Books, Geo-Lino, KIT and African style magazine Arise and Science Magazine.
His attention to social issues has seen him working for several local and international institutions, including The Kings College London, University of Padova, Italy, The Photographers Gallery, London, Action Aids, National Geographic, Women for Women, MSH Nigeria, World Press Photo, and several others.
His works display in several public and private art collections.
He lives in Nigeria, from where he works around the world.
