ARTISTFrancis-Kokoroko

Francis Kokoroko is a freelance photojournalist and artist based in Accra, Ghana. After graduating with a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Ashesi University College, he switched to photography full-time a few years later. 

Kokoroko is interested in aesthetic culture and the varied photographic imagery interpretations, exploring these themes through the historical, news media, popular culture, and portraiture. He works on long-term personal projects and assignments for international media and news agencies such as Reuters, Le Monde, and The New York Times. On his Instagram account, @accraphoto, Francis Kokoroko chronicles his encounters in Ghana and his journeys through the African continent. He served on the News jury for the 2021 World Press Photo Contests edition and is a member of Ghana’s The Beyond Collective.