AFRICAN VISIONARIES- VOICES OF CHANGE

Overview

Hear the inspiring stories of change, from Africa’s bold visionaries, who are challenging the status quo and emerging as voices of a new generation. Captured and brought to life via Canon’s game-changing EOS R5, R6 and EOS C70 cameras.
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What differentiates these visionaries?

The “Visionaries” series celebrates the talent, achievements, and impact of everyday people across Africa, who have pushed boundaries and emerged as distinct voices of their generation. The interviews are supplemented by a special Director’s testimonial, outlining how the videos were created using Canon’s mirrorless and Cinema EOS cameras.

Who are our visionaries?

Nzambi Matee: Kenyan environmentalist who has invented a construction material out of plastic waste.

Alibaba Akpobome: Nigeria’s most successful stand-up comedian.

Hany El-Behairy: Egyptian fashion designer who created the world’s most expensive wedding dress.

Meet our visionaries

Canon is proud to present changemakers who have inspiring visions, as well as showcasing the cameras and professional techniques that were used to bring these epic stories to life.
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Nzambi Matee

Kenyan environmentalist, who has pioneered a revolutionary solution of turning plastic waste into construction material, helping provide homes for low-income families.

Alibaba Akpobome

Nigeria’s most famous stand-up comedian and successful entertainer, who uses the power of his words to entertain and inspire a new generation.

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Hany El-Behairy

Egyptian courtier and fashion designer who is renowned for his exquisite wedding dresses and recently custom created the world’s most expensive wedding dress.

Related Cameras

  • Cinema EOS System

    EOS C70

    The EOS C70 is a new generation RF Mount Cinema EOS camera with a Super 35mm DGO 4K sensor designed to bridge DILC and Cinema Cameras.
  • Mirrorless Cameras

    EOS R6

    Whatever you shoot, however you shoot it, the EOS R6 lets you be creative in ways you never thought possible.
  • Mirrorless Cameras

    EOS R5

    Re-think what you know about mirrorless cameras. The EOS R5 uncompromising performance will revolutionise your photography and filmmaking.
  • Mirrorless Cameras

    EOS R3

    With speed at its core, this is the mirrorless camera that pro sports, news and wildlife photographers have been waiting for.

Related Lenses

  • Lenses for EOS R

    RF 50mm F1.2L USM

    50mm f/1.2 prime lens for supreme sharpness, plus remarkable low-light performance.
  • Lenses for EOS R

    RF 28-70mm F2L USM

    Super-fast and bright 28-70mm f/2 L-series lens gives stunning results even in low light.
  • RF Lenses

    RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM

    An essential lens in the professional trio of zooms, the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM is the perfect companion for news, sport and travel.
  • RF Lenses

    RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

    Give your full frame mirrorless photography the professional edge with a 24-70mm zoom boasting a fast aperture and 5-stops of image stabilisation.
  • Lenses for DSLR

    EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

    A high performance L-series telephoto lens with constant f/2.8 aperture, ideal for low light and action.

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