
Manoel is a multi-disciplinary Creative Director and visual artist with over a decade of experience across design, photography, film, and campaign direction. He began his career as a freelance graphic designer, working locally and internationally, before training as a photographer under acclaimed mentors in Bath, England. His journey soon expanded into filmmaking, working as a Director of Photography with notable UK directors, and later as a self-shooting director, blending documentary sensibilities with commercial storytelling.
Today, Manoel combines these skills as a Creative Director, building and guiding campaigns that communicate brand identities with intention, boldness, and cohesion. Influenced by his Nigerian heritage, he approaches challenges with audacious creativity, balanced by refined execution. His work is shaped by a strong network of collaborators and a commitment to fostering diverse, inclusive creative environments.
Outside his core practice, Manoel is a songwriter, music producer, and mentor to emerging creatives, inviting them to shadow his projects as a way of giving back to his communities. Having benefited from mentorship himself, he believes in cultivating talent and creating spa




Manoel is a multi-disciplinary Creative Director and visual artist with over a decade of experience across design, photography, film, and campaign direction. He began his career as a freelance graphic designer, working locally and internationally, before training as a photographer under acclaimed mentors in Bath, England. His journey soon expanded into filmmaking, working as a Director of Photography with notable UK directors, and later as a self-shooting director, blending documentary sensibilities with commercial storytelling.
Today, Manoel combines these skills as a Creative Director, building and guiding campaigns that communicate brand identities with intention, boldness, and cohesion. Influenced by his Nigerian heritage, he approaches challenges with audacious creativity, balanced by refined execution. His work is shaped by a strong network of collaborators and a commitment to fostering diverse, inclusive creative environments.
Outside his core practice, Manoel is a songwriter, music producer, and mentor to emerging creatives, inviting them to shadow his projects as a way of giving back to his communities. Having benefited from mentorship himself, he believes in cultivating talent and creating spa



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