FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

​ACCRA, GHANA – October 13, 2025

Ebenezer Nii Otoe Bruce-Tagoe, acclaimed photographer and founder of 29PhotoStudio, has officially established himself as a continental pioneer, driving a historic shift in how sports visual journalism is recognized across Africa. His career is now marked by a growing list of accomplishments that underscore his role as both an elite documentarian and a cultural preservationist.

​Continental Excellence: Africa’s No. 1 Action Sports Photographer
​Bruce-Tagoe earned the distinguished title of Africa’s No. 1 Action Sports Photographer by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS Africa). This achievement not only places him at the pinnacle of his field but also marks a significant historical moment for Ghana.

​Historic First: Bruce-Tagoe became the first Ghanaian photographer ever to achieve the No. 1 ranking in this highly competitive continental category (2023).

​Sustained Excellence: He reinforced his dominance with a consecutive Top 10 ranking in 2024.
​His dynamic images are celebrated for capturing the raw emotion and athleticism of athletes across the continent.

​Breaking Barriers: The SWAG Award Milestone
​In a major institutional breakthrough for Ghanaian media, Bruce-Tagoe was officially shortlisted as a finalist for the 2025 SWAG Sports Journalist of the Year Award (Sports Writers Association of Ghana).
​Pioneering Inclusion: He is the first-ever dedicated sports photographer to be nominated in this prestigious category since its inception, which traditionally honored print, radio, and television journalists.

​Redefining the Craft: His nomination confirms the growing importance of visual journalism. As Bruce-Tagoe noted, his achievement is “a victory for every photographer who tells stories without words,” affirming that the lens is now respected equally alongside the pen and the mic.

​The Lens of Dedication: Documenting Heritage and Aspiration
​Through 29PhotoStudio, Bruce-Tagoe is committed to chronicling both local sporting heritage and international aspirations:

​Cultural Preservation: He is associated with the exhibition “Atswele Sane” – Ghana’s Boxing Heritage Exhibition, and is a popular figure in documenting the Ga Mashie Boxing Heritage in Accra, highlighting the sport’s role in social cohesion.

​Recent Coverage: His work includes documenting the Ghana Boxing Federation youth team as they prepare for international competition (2024), and capturing pivotal moments like Kenyan tennis star Angela Okutoyi securing her Paris 2024 Olympic qualification at the 13th African Games.

​African Ambition: He continues to cover prestigious continental tournaments, such as the Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III, often self-funding his trips to ensure that the dedication and dreams of African athletes are shared globally.

​Ebenezer Nii Otoe Bruce-Tagoe’s success solidifies his position not just as a leading photographer, but as a vanguard for the evolution of sports media across Africa, setting a new and enduring standard for the industry.