Geremew Tigabu

Geremew Tigabu

Geremew Tigabu is an accomplished photographer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. With over nine years of experience in the field, he has built a reputation for his exceptional work in documentary photography. Geremew began his career as a freelance photographer before joining the leading newspaper Fortune (circulated in Ethiopia) as a photojournalist. After several years of practicing photojournalism, he co-founded Stops Creative Communication Plc and worked as an Art Director. Today, he continues to work as a freelance photographer, bringing his unique perspective to a wide range of projects. Geremew’s work has been recognized both locally and internationally. He exhibited his works at the prestigious Addis Foto Fest in 2016, He was also part of the Young African Photographers exhibition at the Alliance Ethio Francaise in 2018, Capture Addis at the City Hall in 2019, and at Lagos Photo-Home Museum in 2020. In addition to his artistic achievements, Geremew is a member of the African Photojournalism Database (APJD) and was one of the winners of the ‘Celebrate Africa Photography Competition’ in 2017, organized by PicFair and Canon, He was short-listed for the Ugandan Press Photo 2021 and His project Eye of the Storm was shortlisted for the CAP Prize 2023. His works have been featured in prominent print and online platforms including The Guardian, Wired, CNN, and the World Press Photo. Geremew’s passion for photography is evident in his thought-provoking images, which capture the essence of the human experience. Through his lens, he tells stories that are both powerful and poignant, showcasing the beauty and complexity of life in Ethiopia and beyond.