Renowned international travel and adventure photographer and filmmaker, Steve Ababio, has reportedly passed away.
Family sources indicate that he succumbed to a brief illness on Sunday, December 29. The specific cause of his death remains undisclosed.
Profile
Steve Ababio, born on May 17, 1969, was an internationally acclaimed travel and adventure photographer with a deep passion for capturing and presenting destination stories of Africa from an African perspective to a global audience.
He attended the Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School in Accra, also known as PRESEC, and was an alumnus of the College of Art at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
A phenomenal photographer, Steve contributed to several print publications, including CANOE, a Ghanaian-produced magazine that celebrated African design, art, and fashion. He began documenting his travels in 2004/2005 upon his return to Ghana from the U.S.
Steve was best known for his initiative, the Chasing Waterfalls Guide project, which showcased the African continent in a unique and exciting way.
This project was the first in a planned series designed to highlight Africa’s beauty and diversity from a distinctive perspective. He recently published The Chasing Waterfalls Guide, further cementing his legacy as a visionary storyteller and ambassador for African destinations.
