Sékou Ouédraogo
Sékou Ouédraogo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1937 |
| Died | 20 February 2026 (aged 88–89) |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
Sékou Ouédraogo (1937 – 20 February 2026) was a Burkinabé cinematographer.[1]
Ouédraogo is considered to be one of Burkina Faso's first cinematographers, starting his career in the 1960s, when local film industry was limited.[2] He was also part of the generation of technicians that developed the country's audiovisual sector.[3] In 1969, he took part in organizing the first-ever Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou.[4] In 1985, he helped produce the film Jours de Tourmentes.[5]
Ouédraogo died on 20 February 2026.[1]
References
- ^ a b Bedel Okelo, Jean (20 February 2026). "Nécrologie : Décès de El hadj Sékou Ouédrogo Directeur Photo faire part et programme des obsèques". Aconews (in French). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ Thiombiano, Farisa (12 September 2025). "7ᵉ Art : Sékou Ouédraogo, premier directeur de photo de la Haute-Volta et témoin de la naissance du cinéma burkinabè". LeFaso.net (in French). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "Cinéma burkinabè: des acteurs rendent hommage à Sékou Ouédraogo". Sidwaya (in French). 15 September 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "Burkina Faso : Les acteurs du cinéma burkinabè honorent Sékou Ouédraogo, pionnier de la direction photo". Burkina24 (in French). 12 September 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "Cinéma burkinabè : Sékou Ouédraogo, mémoire vivante du 7e art célébrée à Ouagadougou". Kulture Kibaré (in French). 11 September 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2026.