TwinsDntBeg
Twins dont beg (Twinsdntbeg) are unarguably the most well-known twin photographers in Ghana.[1] These self-made professionals are prolific role models in the terrains of photography. Born and bred in Ghana, their skills have led them to work with a lot of celebrities and figures both locally and internationally. The exciting atmosphere they bring when shooting makes them one of the topmost choices for the best shoots and events in the country. They are the official photographers of the Second Lady of Ghana, Samira Bawumiah.[2]
Career and life
The twins, real names Emmanuel and Samuel Appiah Gyan, studied Agriculture with a major in Post-Harvest Technology and Landscape Management and Architecture, respectively at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.[3] Professional photography commenced for them in 2015 and has been steadily but rapidly progressing since then.
They have worked with Ghanaian personalities like President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo Addo, Becca, Akosua Vee, Efya, DKB, Jackie Appiah, Stonebwoy and Nana Ama McBrown.[4][5] They are well known in other countries also and work with a lot of African models and brands.
In February 2020, they were a part of the photographers who captured moments for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Awards in the USA which was aired on BET. This awards show had them taking pictures of celebrities such as Rihanna and Jamie Foxx and a lot other world famous entertainers.
They live exciting lives as their job keeps taking them all around the world for the best photography experiences.
Achievement and awards
- Winners of Best nightlife Photographers of the year at the Ghana Nightlife Awards.[2]
- Brand ambassadors for sultan drink.[6]
- Most Influential Young Ghanaians in the Life Style Category of the Avance Media 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians Awards 2018.[6][7]
- The Ghana Music Awards 2017, Ghana Meets Naija and Miss Malaika 2017 pageant.[8]
- Represented Ghana at the 51st NAACP Image Awards in California.[9][10][11][12]
References
- "Dentaa, Bozoma, Others Attend NAACP Image Awards". DailyGuide Network. 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- "TwinsDntBeg shares their life story with TheAfricanDream.net". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- "We were born to do photography - Twins Don't Beg". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- Online, Peace FM. "Ghanaian Celebrity Gays Are Chasing Us -Twins Don't Beg". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- "Twin Ghanaian Photographic Duo 'Twinsdontbeg' Say Some Gay Celebrities Have Tried To Chop Them Down Before". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 2018-04-06. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- Asiedu, William (2019-01-28). ""Twins Don't Beg" – The Most Influential Young Photographers in Ghana". daily Heritage. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- "Most Influential Young Ghanaians » 2018 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians". Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- Punch, The Live (2019-12-11). "Top African Photographer, TwinsDontBeg Hangs Out With American Rapper TI And His Wife Tiny". TheLivePunch. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- Eventguideafrica (2020-02-24). "Top Ghanaian Photographers TwinsDntBeg Represent Ghana at the 51st NAACP Image Awards in California". Event Guide Africa. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- Farhan (2020-02-23). "Top African Photographers TwinsDntBeg Attend BET's 51st NAACP Image Awards In California". TheLivePunch. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- Asare, Kofi (2020-02-24). "Exclusive Red carpet pictures by Twinsdntbeg for the just ended @naacpimageawards in Los Angeles". BigXposure. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- Kyekyeku (2020-02-25). "Ghanaian Photographer TwinsDntBeg Visits Hollywood Actor Jamie Foxx At Home In America – See Photos". ZionFelix.com. Retrieved 2020-02-27.