Sunmi Smart-Cole, born September 25th, 1941, in Port Harcourt, of Nigerian-Sierra Leonean parentage, is known for his versatility and the range of his interests. His fame as a gardener and his involvement in environmental groups such as the
Friends of the Earth, The Lagos Horticultural Society (as a founding member), and the
Sierra Club are reflected in his sensitivity for natural subjects. His love for music and fashion, and his varied experience, from newspapers to being father of two young men, enrich and inform his work as a photographer.
He is a multi-award winner including the
3rd Commonwealth Photography Exhibition award in Hong Kong (1983); the
JADEAS TRUST award for creativity (2001); the first TINAPA Movie Awards
"Achievement in Entertainment Award" (GOLDEN CAMERA AWARD - 2007); the
VIVANTE award as a "
Champion of Nation Building" - 2008 (category UniqueValue Innovators);and the
Photo-Journalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN) award (2008) for Inspirational Support.
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