James Barnor: The man who captured Ghana through the ages - BBC Africa

James Barnor, now turning 95, is Ghana's most renowned photojournalist. He's photographed the transformations that his country underwent throughout the years, either in striking black and white or in vivid colours, and captured in his images from Ghanaian first prime-minister and pan-Africanist leader Kwame Nkrumah to boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The photographic legend is currently the topic of tributes and exhibitions.
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[@gbteyfeo]

Legendary photographer.. Really gave Millennials like me glimpses of Ghana during the early post-colonial era.

[@sarahboakye7691]

It’s amazing to hear him tell his stories 👏. He’s blessed 🤍

[@valentina905]

Wow! God bless him! He looks amazing for his age 👏🏿🙌🏿🙏🏾

[@ashabajohn9259]

"When I was 80..." is the deal for me

[@HaloFlemz86]

My 2nd cousin grandfather on there mothers side is from Ghana. What a cool and unique country in the past. He is an interesting man.

[@monica534]

He is so mentally sharp even at 95. What a blessing!

[@basilking4869]

He looks much in good shape, a true. Legend of nostalgia

[@herbertmensah625]

Woow so he captured all these beautiful pics

[@aikcreationsmultimedia1489]

A legend to be remembered. Kudos. Ayekoo for writing the story of Ghana with "light" and "shooting" people with the tiny obscura and freezing the moment in time.

[@3cords_1braid]

Blessings to him from America! 🫶🏾🙏🏾

[@QueenEsther731]

Did u say this man is 95 ? Woooow he looks Soo good

[@ashestoashes6902]

That baby look damn strong😂 ❤

[@onyxletsa5851]

Things we love and live to see: people driven with passion and strong work ethics. Legendary🔥

[@RastaAfricanGentleman]

Beautiful

[@Justteejayy]

His spirit is beautiful and I’m sure that’s kept him alive and healthy for so long! I hope he has children or other family members that can maintain his original works in one day do a showcase of them!

[@Kontorgh_art]

So amazing. He is very profound and articulate even at his age. I am glad he is getting the recognition he deserves.

[@gamej7946]

Absolutely incredible.

[@ucan1]

I am leaving this comment here so that after some hours, days, weeks, months or years when someone likes or comment on it, I will be reminded to watch this video again

[@masterlightjames950]

I like people more than places too

[@natakoske]

This gave me so much joy!!

[@Flower-ck2bs]

Wonderful and a beautiful attityde. Love this.🙏🏼❤️☀️

[@serwaakobua7826]

God bless you Legend ❤

[@ashestoashes6902]

Very handsome man😘

[@jaughnekow]

amazing photographer

[@user-bs5qr5ie4s]

Proudly Ghanaian 🇬🇭

[@mathewsotieno1422]

Amazing

[@Ycnan_Ofras]

Legend

[@user-cw6rh5te4q]

Great!

[@Che1980s]

✌🏿💙🙏🏿

[@visionbay]

wow

[@mathewsotieno1422]

So healthy ❤❤

[@blissghmedia]

❤

[@jessicaculver6198]

Hes young dang

[@elizabethmunene325]

Indeed very beautiful,the positive side of photo journalism .Long live Ghana,James Barnor,true legend who shall leave a legacy behind. Now the other side of the coin,Negative side of the soul of photojournalists who find themselves reporting in conflict war torn countries amidst human suffering.Indeed horrifying scenes of their photography or witnessing human suffering affect them over time. How should they be celebrated for their bravery?Should there be a retirement age for such journalist just like the armed forces/men of any country should they not die in war. Boils down again to the most debated controversial image ever in history of South African photojournalist Kevin Carter. Indeed War knows no race,no religion,it's only an enemy to human existence and poses even higher risk to the next generation ☹️.

[@Tomaroma848]

@the demouchets react

[@n.Scabiose]

Pls show us what is happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo …