Tag: Art
Martins Deep finds purpose in confessional poetry and visual arts
While the majority of boys his age were mindlessly flying paper kites…
How Abena Appiah switched from biomedical science to photography
It's not always easy to choose the appropriate path in life. Abena…
Genius Grant winning artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby expresses cultural collision in her works
The paintings of Njideka Akunyili Crosby, a Los Angeles-based artist, are simple…
Throwback to when Andrew Esiebo documented West African barbershops in photos
Barber culture is something of a phenomena in West Africa. Andrew Esiebo,…
Ikeorah Chisom Chi-Fada uses his paintings to honor and “revere” his fellow Nigerians
Ikeorah Chisom Chi-Fada sets his characters in "an atmosphere that respects them"…
Oil-Rich Niger Delta: Veteran Photojournalist George Osodi’s timeless shots
George Osodi, a veteran photojournalist from Nigeria, is a master of his…
This 62-year-old left a successful architecture career to become an award-winning artist
Abe Odedina, a professional architect, abandoned his career in architecture to pursue…
Stephen Tayo dumped a philosophy degree to express himself through photography
Stephen Tayo is a true flaneur who roams the streets of Lagos,…
The Year of Free Birds – A collection of stories featuring visually impaired protagonists
Begin and round up your holidays with a spectacular yet sombre collection…
Top 10 Literary Curators and Editors from Africa Right Now
Certainly, there are many writers from Africa. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Wole Soyinka,…
This is What Curating Nonfiction in Africa Taught Me About Life
In 2016, I decided to embark on a project with the intent…
Moments from Selves: Insights from the Unusual African Anthology
"The idea of time being a river, the way it ferries us…