Each with strong ties to Ghana and the UK, this talk focuses on the shared histories and unique experiences that connect these two photographers. Working in diaspora, across time and place, how does a common heritage link their respective approaches to photography? In what ways does place influence a photographic practice?

In a conversation moderated by Bianca Manu, we consider the personal bonds and networks that have emerged out of the cultural exchange between these two places.

In collaboration with Manju Journal, a Ghana-based Pan-African digital platform celebrating contemporary Africa and its diaspora at the intersection of Art, Fashion, Photography and Culture. Their first art book, Voices: Ghana's Artists In Their Own Words, was published last year and features all four speakers to this talk as well as over 80 other contemporaries in Ghana's vibrant visual arts scene. The book will be available for purchase on the night.

Please note photographer Campbell Addy is no longer able to join this event. 

Biographies

Bafic, a Ghanaian-British artist based in London, is a master of multiple mediums including photography, film and public installations. Bafic's unique style often blurs the lines between video art and documentary. His impressive list of past collaborators and clients includes renowned names like OFF-White, VICE, Nike, Adidas, Sonos, Gucci, Dazed, Asos, Neneh Cherry, AMG, Boiler Room, ICA and Tate.

Mahaneela is a multifaceted artist who first found her roots in photography and filmmaking. Her work is largely inspired by her Indian, Ghanaian and Jamaican heritage, and is celebrated for its authenticity. She's collaborated with several Fortune 500 companies like Nike, Meta and Google, as well as award-winning artists like Sampha and Wizkid, gaining acclaim for her inclusive and culturally rich narratives. Her work spans directing, with her film Bumped recognised at international festivals, and high-profile photography and film campaigns for Gucci and Mercedes Benz. She has worked in music for a decade, previously managing artists like FKA twigs and Denai Moore. Mahaneela also runs COZY, a creative production company committed to working with brands and artists to create authentic storytelling that intersects with culture. Mahaneela is dedicated to mentoring emerging artists of color, earning her a place on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and a role in the Grammy Voting Academy, as well as being a TEDx speaker, further solidifying her commitment to inspiring future generations of artists and thinkers.

Bianca A. Manu is a Ghanaian British curator, producer and writer invested in modern & contemporary African art and photography. Her experience includes consultation, curation and production for Serpentine Gallery, Louis Vuitton Foundation, TAFETA, Wellcome Collection, British Council, Netherlands Embassy (Ghana), Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière and Sheffield International Documentary Festival. Previously curator of Nubuke Foundation, an arts foundation in Accra, she now works independently across London, Paris and Accra.

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