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.
Kenyan entrepreneur Nzambi Matee: Tips for executing a professional shoot
Nigerian stand-up comedian and entertainer, AliBaba Akpobome: Tips for executing a professional shoot
Egyptian couturier Hany El-Behairy: Tips for executing a professional shoot

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

  • EOS C70
    تمثّل كاميرا EOS C70 جيلاً جديدًا من كاميرات EOS السينمائية المزودة بحامل RF ومستشعر DGO الفائق مقاس 35 مم بدقة 4K وتم تصميمها خصوصًا لجمع ميزات كاميرات DILC والكاميرات السينمائية في كاميرا واحدة.
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  • CANON EOS R6

    EOS R6
    مهما كان هدفك وطريقة التقاطه، تتيح لك كاميرا EOS R6 أن تكون مبدعًا بطرق لم تكن تعتقد أنها ممكنة من قبل.
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    EOS R5
    أعِد النظر في ما تعرفه عن الكاميرات غير المزودة بمرآة. إذ سيؤدي الأداء المذهل الذي تتميز به كاميرا EOS R5 إلى حدوث تغيير جذري في التصوير الفوتوغرافي وتصوير الأفلام.
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  • CANON EOS R3

    EOS R3
    كاميرا غير مزودة بمرآة مصممة بسرعة فائقة، لذا ينتظرها المصورون المحترفون في مجالات الأحداث الرياضية والأخبار والحياة البرية.
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