Daniel Obasi

Photographer based in Lagos | Paris | New York

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Daniel Obasi is a Nigerian-born photographer and director, based between the creative capitals of Lagos, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. His work often challenges our perceptions of sexuality and power and is rooted in Afrocentric motifs, inspired ...

MANGOES FROM TAMALE

Photography by Daniel Obasi

Botter x Reebok SS24

Photography by Daniel Obasi

LAVAZZA CALENDAR 2023

Photography by Daniel Obasi

ATMOS

Photography by Daniel Obasi

Le soleil est mon Amour

Photographed and directed by Daniel Obasi

Mr Eazy, The Evil Genius Album Cover

Photography by Daniel Obasi

GQ France Feat. Nicolas Huchard

Photography by Daniel Obasi

VICTORIA MONET FOR ESSENCE MAGAZINE

Photography by Daniel Obasi

Rolling Stone

Photographed by Daniel Obasi

Beautiful Resistance Published by Louis Vuitton

a book by Daniel Obasi

ATMOS

Photographed by Daniel Obasi

Motion Portfolio

Photography by Daniel Obasi

Udara

Photography by Daniel Obasi

Corridors of Power

Photographed by Daniel Obasi

BICEP for SHOWSTUDIO

Photography by Daniel Obasi

Polo Avenue Campaign

Photography by Daniel Obasi

LISA FOLAWIYO

Photography by Daniel Obasi

Vogue US

Photographed by Daniel Obasi

Daniel Obasi

Photographer based in Lagos | Paris | New York

Daniel Obasi is a Nigerian-born photographer and director, based between the creative capitals of Lagos, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. His work often challenges our perceptions of sexuality and power and is rooted in Afrocentric motifs, inspired by elements of old cinema and Afrofuturism. “Afrofuturism is fantasy to me,” he says. “I explore history, politics, ideologies and literature, fashion and music that’s rooted in African culture. It’s a dreamscape and I feel like a dream weaver conjuring up stories that inspire.”

Beginning with a graphic design internship in 2012, Daniel’s career has evolved from French studies at the University of Lagos to positions in freelance art and fashion writing, fashion assisting, and styling. Daniel's distinctive images have been featured in the pages of Atmos, Dazed & Confused, i-D, and Vogue US. He has directed a number of fashion films and conceptual shorts. “I leave a piece of me with every piece of work I make,” he says. His career highlights include his film Biceps [https://www.showstudio.com/projects/bodies-of-knowledge/biceps-daniel-obasi], which reimagines the concept of masculinity, Beautiful Resistance [https://nataal.com/beautiful-resistance], a photobook made in collaboration with Louis Vuitton on on Lagos’ queer community, and Corridors of Power [https://homecoming.gallery/products/corridors-of-power?variant=42501702484134] – powerful self portraits that question our ideas about sexuality.