Derrick Ofosu Boateng embodies the youth of the continent who took over the internet in no time. His works produced on iPhone are emblematic of the mix media.
Deeply marked by Anglo-Saxon culture, he dares to use color through everyday scenes exclusively devoted to "feel good". These characters celebrate the black body always surrounded by bright and inspiring tones. Equipped with trumpets and tasty fruits, they go beyond the perception of movement: they are inhabited, embodied, they overflow with life and communicative energy.

"I consider photography to be a decisive tool for interacting with as many people as possible in different parts of the world. The stories are exceptional, full of emotion and life. In my opinion, it is important that my work represents an Africa under a positive angle, it contributes to greatly change the perception of the continent. A lot of people write to me on social networks to tell me that my photos have changed their vision, it makes me very happy ". - Derrick

A keen observer on the lookout for what characterizes his environment, he is inspired by childhood, by his musical culture. A man-orchestra, he makes it a point of honor to reflect, to refine the staging of his works.
Thus, through his photos, it is the whole image of a country that he works with with a positive outlook. A true colorist, he does an important job of retouching his photos in terms of colors and contrasts. A way that can now be described as a Ghanaian school. Its staging thus becomes almost unreal and leans towards a dreamlike universe. It is through this dimension and certain recurrences in his composition that he inscribes a message of pride, and of reappropriation of a certain sweetness of life.

This is a portrait dedicated to a man from Niger, who came to work in Accra in order to create his fabric business, which contributed to the fame of this young photographer.
Throughout the discussions, the story of this migrant touched Derrick deeply. A photograph of this man with the blissful air, his eyes closed, wearing a multitude of fabrics folded over his head, thus crystallized this human encounter because "he declared to have found peace and freedom in Ghana" confides the photographer.