Five in Five with Anthony Ochieng

Whether he is underwater or on land, Anthony Ochieng captures nature in a way that conveys a powerful and easily overlooked truth – that we are nature. His work dispels the separation of human beings from nature and reminds us that our existence is intricately interwoven with all that surrounds us. We caught up with him and here are five questions in five minutes with Anthony.

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#1 tip for capturing the perfect image

Do it from the heart.

A proverb/saying from Kenya you love

“Kidole kimoja hakivunji chawa”, which in English means, a single finger does not not kill a louse – you as an individual need others to help you solve a problem, so tap into the power of unity.

A principle you live by

If you’re doing something, put all your heart into it.

Advice to someone who is inspired to follow your career path

When you meet a challenge, don’t let it pull you down, look at it as an opportunity to grow. It is okay to fear and to feel beaten up but use that challenge to step up to something beautiful.

What makes you optimistic about the future of Africa

People are finally waking up to what it means to be African and it is beautiful. We have a lot of information about the continent that we didn’t have access to before and it can really propel our continent forward.