Johnson worked on a number of highly rated Ghanaian films, often collaborating with the popular director Shirley Frimpong-Manso.
[1] Popularly known as "Bob J," Johnson was educated at the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI).
She also said: “Bob was meticulous, professional, creative, a strong pillar of reliability and above all, a big brother and this can be attested by all those who had the privilege to work with him.
[1] His film Check Mate also received a posthumous nomination for Best Cinematography at the Ghana Movie Awards.
[2] Additionally, his film The Good Old Days: The Love of AA received a posthumous nomination for Best Cinematography at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).