Draft:Elroy Salam
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Comment: This is a autobiography by Elroy Salam—an useful resource, but not independent.Articles like this are very short and provide very little commentary other than restating Salam's words. Ca talk to me! 13:20, 1 December 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: See also WP:NARTIST. S0091 (talk) 14:42, 21 June 2023 (UTC)
Abdul Salam Nuhu, born April 14, 1994,[1] and professionally known as Elroy Salam a is a Ghanaian photographer.[2][3][4][5]
Abdul Salam Nuhu | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Elroy Salam |
| Education | University of Ghana (BS) |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Organization | Elroy Multimedia |
| Known for | Photography |
Early life[edit]
He had his junior high school education at Most Holy Heart School and later attended St. Augustine's College in Cape Coast for his senior high school education. He attended the University of Ghana and obtained Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology.[1]
Career[edit]
Salam started his career in 2015..[6][7][8] However his most notable highlight came in 2022 when he was selected as part of 9 photographers by the British Council[9] in Accra to participate in the launch of the African Photography Collective[9]
In November 2022, Salam's work on the impact of climate change on mental health was featured on the Voice of America (VOA) Africa TV program Healthy Living.[10]. During an interview with Global Citizen, Elroy described the project as a way to raise awareness on eco-anxiety.[11]
His work was also featured in OkayAfrica's story about Owo Fashion Festival in Accra.[12]
Exhibitions[edit]
Salam was part of 6 artists who exhibited their works during the Spritz on Canvas art exhibition organized by the Italian Business Association of Ghana in Accra in 2021.
Awards and recognitions[edit]
- Nominated for the Most Influential Student Photographer by the Ghana Tertiary Awards in 2016.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Online, Peace FM. "Elroy Salam, Biography And Career". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "Elroy Salam, Biography And Career". Peace FM Online. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ Awal, Mohammed (2018-05-07). "Elroy Salam Highlights On The Psychology And Importance of Photography in Marketing". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ "Photographer Elroy Salam aims to save lives with his work". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ Health Effects of Climate Change, retrieved 2022-12-23
- ^ Dazzle, Prime (2022-01-15). "Overcoming Introversion Through Photography- Elroy Salam | Prazzle Magazine". Prazzle. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ Wemakor, Senanu Damilola. "Photographer Elroy Salam on evoking emotions through the lens". Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ "Photographer Elroy Salam explores female black beauty through stunning editorials". GhanaWeb. 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ a b "Young Creatives take center stage during British Council Ghana Arts Season". GhanaWeb. 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ "Health Effects of Climate Change". Voice of America Africa. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ "How This Photographer Is Capturing Climate Change's Impact on Mental Health". Global Citizen. 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ "How the OWO Fashion Festival is Trying to Fix Ghana's Secondhand Clothing Problem - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ "First Batch Of Ghana Tertiary Awards 2016 Nominees Out". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
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Category:Living people
Category:1994 births
Category:University of Ghana alumni
Category:St. Augustine's College (Cape Coast) alumni
Category:Ghanaian photographers
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