Emmanuel Jambo
Emmanuel Jambo is a South Sudanese photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is among the most sought after photographers in East and Central Africa and is popularly known for taking the official Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta's official portrait. In 2012, Emmanuel was recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the most influential photographers in Africa, and later on named the official photographer for Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Emmanuel Jambo
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- Emmanuel Jambo
- Birthplace
- Juba, Sudan
- Born
- 1987
- Occupation
- Photographer & Managing Director at Emms Studios
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Emmanuel Jambo is a South Sudanese photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is among the most sought after photographers in East and Central Africa and is popularly known for taking the official Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta's official portrait. In 2012, Emmanuel was recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the most influential photographers in Africa, and later on named the official photographer for Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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• Birth Name — Emmanuel Jambo • Birthplace — Juba, Sudan • Born — 1987 • Occupation — Photographer & Managing Director at Emms Studios • Years Active — 2008–present • Website — www.emmanueljambo.com
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