# Amazing Klef

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{{Short description|Nigerian photographer}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date = July 2024}}
{{Infobox photographer
| name               = Amazing Klef
| image              =
| birth_name         = Okwuchukwu Martins Dominic
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|1994|09|13|df=yes}}
| birth_place        = [Ojo, Lagos](/source/Ojo%2C_Lagos), Nigeria
| citizenship        = [Nigerian](/source/Nigerian)
| alma_mater         = 
| occupation         = Photographer
| years_active       = 2016–present
| organization       = AKtivated
| website            = {{URL|theamazingklef.com}}
}}

'''Okwuchukwu Martins Dominic''' {{IPAc-en||audio=Okwuchukwu surnmae pro.wav}} (born September 13, 1994), known professionally as '''Amazing Klef''', is a Nigerian photographer and creative director.<ref>{{Cite web |last=SALIU |date=2023-12-30 |title=100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF 2023 |url=https://topchartsafrica.com/100-most-influential-people-of-2023/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=Top Charts Africa |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Khiran |first=Nikki |date=2022-11-03 |title=Behind The Lens – LeVogue Magazine |url=https://levogue.leadership.ng/behind-the-lens/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |language=en-US|newspaper=[Leadership](/source/Leadership_(newspaper))}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Born in [Ojo, Lagos](/source/Ojo%2C_Lagos), Nigeria. He developed a passion for visual art, [graphic design](/source/graphic_design), photography, and [cinematography](/source/cinematography) when he was barely 18 years old.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Momoh |first=Siaka |date=2024-01-07 |title=Photography has grown into a multi-million dollar industry with advancing technologies – Amazing Klef |url=https://businessday.ng/interview/article/photography-has-grown-into-a-multi-million-dollar-industry-with-advancing-technologies-amazing-klef/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2024-07-10 |newspaper=[BusinessDay](/source/BusinessDay_(Nigeria))|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Career ==
Amazing Klef began his career as a graphic designer and soon realized that he needed to learn photography to enhance his graphic designs. This necessity led him into photography.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-02-13 |title=Amazing Klef: The eccentric photographer revolutionising image creation in Nigeria |url=http://m.guardian.ng/amazing-klef-the-eccentric-photographer-revolutionising-image-creation-in-nigeria/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2024-07-13 |newspaper=[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian_(Nigeria))|language=en-GB|last1= Nigeria|first1= Guardian}}</ref>

He has collaborated with brands such as [Pepsi](/source/Pepsi), [Bet9ja](/source/Bet9ja), [MTN](/source/MTN_Group), [GTBank](/source/Guaranty_Trust_Holding_Company_PLC), [Hennessy](/source/Hennessy), [Asus](/source/Asus), [Mirinda](/source/Mirinda), [UNICAF](/source/UNICAF), [Desperados](/source/Desperados_(beer)), [LG](/source/LG), European Union, [Tecno Mobile](/source/Tecno_Mobile), [BBC News](/source/BBC_News), [Oppo](/source/Oppo), [Mavin Records](/source/Mavin_Records), [Chocolate City](/source/Chocolate_City_(record_label)), and many more.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNZWBjiK-Yw |title=Get a Scholarship to study for a British Master's Degree! |date=2023-06-27 |last=Amazing Klef |access-date=2024-08-02 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Behance |url=https://www.behance.net/gallery/183170701/Bet9ja-Made-for-the-Moment-Campaign |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=www.behance.net|date=October 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Published Photographer & Multifaceted Creative {{!}} Amazing Klef {{!}} Lagos |url=https://www.theamazingklef.com/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=amazingklef |language=en}}</ref>

Amazing Klef has also worked with notable personalities, including [Tiwa Savage](/source/Tiwa_Savage), [2face](/source/2Baba), [Olamide](/source/Olamide), [Flavour](/source/Flavour_(musician)), [DJ Khaled](/source/DJ_Khaled), [Rema](/source/Rema_(musician)), [Toke Makinwa](/source/Toke_Makinwa), [KiDi](/source/KiDi), [Nancy Isime](/source/Nancy_Isime), [Rita Dominic](/source/Rita_Dominic), [Tayo Aina](/source/Tayo_Aina), [Blaqbonez](/source/Blaqbonez), [Rudeboy](/source/Rudeboy_(singer)), [Laycon](/source/Laycon), [Bimbo Ademoye](/source/Bimbo_Ademoye), [Ice Prince](/source/Ice_Prince), [9ice](/source/9ice), [Sarkodie](/source/Sarkodie_(rapper)), [Broda Shaggi](/source/Broda_Shaggi), [DJ Spinall](/source/Spinall), and many more superstars in the entertainment, creative, and professional fields.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Aktivated Vision: How Amazing Klef is Changing the Game in Photography and Beyond"|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/02/17/aktivated-vision-how-amazing-klef-is-changing-the-game-in-photography-and-beyond/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |newspaper=[This Day](/source/This_Day)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Rudeboy Serves Women in a Special Way|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/05/30/rudeboy-serves-women-in-a-special-way/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |newspaper=[This Day](/source/This_Day)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Soundcity |date=2018-02-01 |title=KCEE is drenched in new photoshoot, see photos! |url=https://soundcity.tv/kcee-is-drenched-in-new-photoshoot-see-photos/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=Soundcity |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Published Photographer & Multifaceted Creative {{!}} Amazing Klef {{!}} Lagos |url=https://www.theamazingklef.com/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=amazingklef |language=en}}</ref>

=== AKtivated ===
He is the founder of ''AKtivated Studios'', a content production brand, creative label, and studio space in Lagos, Nigeria. Amazing Klef also established the ''Amazing Klef Academy'', an online and physical creative education platform that has partnered with brands like [Tecno Mobile](/source/Tecno_Mobile) to teach photography and provide courses and [digital asset](/source/digital_asset)s to people worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2022-06-23 |title=Watch WhiteMoney's energetic performance of his single "Nà We-We" |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/06/whitemoney-na-we-we-aktivated-sessions/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Listen to Zlatan's Latest EP 'Road to CDK' – Okayplayer |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/zlatan-new-music-listen-to-road-to-cdk/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=www.okayafrica.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Africa |first=B. I. |date=2022-02-28 |title=TECNO partners the amazing Klef Academy, trains upcoming creatives in photography masterclass on studio portraits |url=https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/tecno-partners-the-amazing-klef-academy-trains-upcoming-creatives-in-photography/z8ylk0k |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=Business Insider Africa |language=en}}</ref>

He also founded ''AKtivated TV'', an online entertainment platform with over 25 million views cumulatively, known for creating breakout music content in Nigeria. Since 2019, Amazing Klef has signed and developed creatives through the ''AKtivated Creative Label'', a platform that provides young and promising photographers, [videographers](/source/Videography), and creatives with the resources they need to succeed.<ref>{{Cite news |title=AKtivated TV's 5th Anniversary: Unveiling a Bold Vision at Terra Kulture|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/05/09/aktivated-tvs-5th-anniversary-unveiling-a-bold-vision-at-terra-kulture/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |newspaper=[This Day](/source/This_Day)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tv |first=Bn |date=2022-06-13 |title=Lade delivers an energetic performance of viral "Adulthood Anthem" on Aktivated TV |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2022/06/lade-adulthood-anthem/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tv |first=Bn |date=2020-12-17 |title=Rexxie & MohBad team up for the Live Performance of "KPK (Ko Por Ke)" on AKtivated Sessions |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2020/12/rexxie-mohbad-kpk-ko-por-ke/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2023-05-25 |title=Shallipopi Delivers Stunning Performance of "Sharpiru" on AKtivated Sessions {{!}} Watch on BN TV |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/05/shallipopi-performs-sharpiru-on-aktivated-sessions/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Achievements and recognition ==
Amazing Klef has gained significant achievements and recognition in the creative industry. He recently became the first [Brand ambassador](/source/Brand_ambassador) for [Asus](/source/Asus) Laptops in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Aktivated Vision: How Amazing Klef is Changing the Game in Photography and Beyond"|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/02/17/aktivated-vision-how-amazing-klef-is-changing-the-game-in-photography-and-beyond/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |newspaper=[This Day](/source/This_Day)}}</ref> Previously an influencer and official creator for [Oppo](/source/Oppo) Mobile Nigeria, he now holds the same role for [Tecno Mobile](/source/Tecno_Mobile) Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Africa |first=B. I. |date=2022-02-28 |title=TECNO partners the amazing Klef Academy, trains upcoming creatives in photography masterclass on studio portraits |url=https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/tecno-partners-the-amazing-klef-academy-trains-upcoming-creatives-in-photography/z8ylk0k |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=Business Insider Africa |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Online |first=Tribune |date=2024-05-21 |title=TECNO's CAMON 30 photo challenge masterclass with Amazing Klef |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/tecnos-camon-30-photo-challenge-masterclass-with-amazing-klef/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |newspaper=[Nigerian Tribune](/source/Nigerian_Tribune)|language=en-GB}}</ref> Notably, he is the first Nigerian photographer to give a [TED talk](/source/TED_(conference)).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Truth Zombie Concept |url=https://www.truthzombieconcept.com/view_event?id=43 |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=www.truthzombieconcept.com}}</ref> In 2022, he received the [Trendupp Awards](/source/Trendupp_Awards) "Force of Creative" award, adding to his accolades which include the [Scream Awards](/source/Scream_Awards) for ‘Best Photographer & Visual Artist’, the AFAA Photography Award. and he was nominated for the 6th edition NET Honours.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-06-23 |title=NET Honours: ID Africa Unveils Nominees For 6th Edition of People's Choice Awards |url=https://societynow.ng/net-honours-id-africa-unveils-nominees-for-6th-edition-of-peoples-choice-awards/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=SocietyNow |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-07-01 |title=NET Honours: Full List of Class of 2022 Winners – Nigerian Entertainment Today |url=https://thenet.ng/net-honours-full-list-of-class-of-2022-winners/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2024-08-01 |language=en-US|newspaper=[The NET](/source/The_Netng)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-10-13 |title=D'banj, Linda Ikeji, Don Jazzy grab Scream All Youth Awards 2016 nomination – Nigerian Entertainment Today |url=https://thenet.ng/dbanj-linda-ikeji-don-jazzy-grab-scream-all-youth-awards-2016-nomination/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2024-07-10 |language=en-US|newspaper=[The NET](/source/The_Netng)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Aktivated Vision: How Amazing Klef is Changing the Game in Photography and Beyond"|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/02/17/aktivated-vision-how-amazing-klef-is-changing-the-game-in-photography-and-beyond/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |newspaper=[This Day](/source/This_Day)}}</ref>

In 2018, Amazing Klef worked on a project for the [BBC](/source/BBC), capturing images for [graffiti](/source/graffiti) artist INSA's visit to Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2018-07-09 |title=BBC World Service commissions Huge Art Installation in University of Lagos |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/07/bbc-world-service-commissions-huge-art-installation/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Chris |first=Agabi |date=2018-07-15 |title='Make more of your world' campaign goes to Unilag – Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/make-more-of-your-world-campaign-goes-to-unilag-260975/ |archive-url= |access-date=2024-08-01 |newspaper=[Daily Trust](/source/Daily_Trust)|language=en-US}}</ref> His photography has also been featured on [Big Brother Naija season 5](/source/Big_Brother_Naija_season_5) and in cover images for a [Netflix](/source/Netflix) movie.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Day 55: Picture me |url=https://dstv-fe-africamagic-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/big-brother-naija/season/5/news/day-55-picture-perfect-me/news |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Day 55: Picture me |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Aktivated Vision: How Amazing Klef is Changing the Game in Photography and Beyond"|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/02/17/aktivated-vision-how-amazing-klef-is-changing-the-game-in-photography-and-beyond/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |newspaper=[This Day](/source/This_Day)}}</ref> Additionally, he has been featured in several magazines, TV and radio interviews, and publications, including [TVC's](/source/TVC_News) Wakeup Nigeria, [BeatFM](/source/The_Beat_99.9_FM), [Wazobia FM](/source/Wazobia_FM), [City FM](/source/City_FM_(Lagos)), [Spice TV](/source/Spice_TV), [Showmax](/source/Showmax)'s [afrobeats](/source/afrobeats) documentary.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amazing Klef |url=https://mystreetzmag.com/tag/amazing-klef/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=MyStreetz Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=mobileapp |date=2020-02-20 |title=Amazing Klef Tries Returning To His First Love – Rapping {{!}} EP 673 |url=https://tvcentertainment.tv/2020/02/amazing-klef-tries-returning-to-his-first-love-rapping-ep-673/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=PURE ENTERTAINMENT |language=en-US}}</ref>

== References ==
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Category:1993 births
Category:Living people
Category:People from Lagos
Category:21st-century Nigerian photographers
Category:Nigerian photographers

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