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Geordan Bouhom Geordan Bouhom is a Cameroonian visual artist whose work explores identity, emotion, and the quiet tensions of human experience. Based between Douala and Nkongsamba, he works primarily with acrylic on canvas and paper, using the human figure as a space for reflection and transformation. His subjects often appear with hidden or obscured faces, allowing for anonymity while inviting wider connection. A distinctive use of purple runs through his compositions, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and contemplative. Drawing from observation and lived experience, Bouhom’s practice reflects on vulnerability, resilience, and the shifting relationship between the self and society, offering work that feels personal yet universally resonant. TCHOMDJEE, 2024 Acrylic on canvas Lost Man, 2024 Acrylic on canvas Ntâ‑Me, 2024 Acrylic on canvas Dazzled Body Dimensions Acrylic on canvas Resilience of Reflection, 2025 Acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Arim Andrew Andrew Arim is a Ugandan visual artist whose practice explores power, identity, and contradiction through hyper-realistic, metaphorical portraiture. Raised in a domestic environment shaped by instability and emotional tension, his work is informed by lived experience rather than fixed cultural narratives. Arim is widely recognised for figures that merge human bodies with animal heads, often dressed in uniforms, religious garments, or formal attire, used to question authority, control, and social hierarchy within Ugandan politics, religion, and society. Working primarily with oil and acrylic, and increasingly sculpture and installation, his practice blends satire with social commentary, connecting African popular culture with the traditions of classical portrait painting while situating local realities within a broader global conversation. Oil on canvas Thief Oil on canvas Beautiful invasions Oil on canvas 120cm x 90cm Play head Oil on canvas Hearts and a crocodile Oil on canvas 30cmx100cm Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Daniel Onguene Alexis Daniel Onguene Tassi, is a Cameroonian artist whose realist paintings capture the struggles and resilience of everyday life in Africa’s urban spaces. Through bold colour and figurative detail, he portrays individuals engaged in informal work, reflecting on themes of urbanisation, economic displacement, and survival. Food, agriculture, and post-colonial realities feature strongly in his work, highlighting the complex ties between history and contemporary society. His work draws directly from lived experiences in Bafoussam, Douala, and Nkongsamba, regions marked by shifting economic conditions and urban growth. Sur les traces de FOTSO, 2022 Acrylic on canvas Stéphanie à la gare ancienne SOTUC, 2023 Acrylic on canvas On reste debout, 2024 Acrylic on canvas Les trésors de la haute vallée, 2024 Acrylic on canvas Passage de balais, 2020 Acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Athenkosi Kwinana Athenkosi Kwinana, is a South African artist and visual activist based in Johannesburg, whose work centres on reimagining how people with albinism are represented in African visual culture. Working with drawing and printmaking, she creates large-scale self-portraits that confront stereotypes and challenge the discrimination she has faced throughout her life. Influenced by personal experience, her work explores identity, visibility, and the body, particularly within Black communities. Kwinana’s art is both a form of self-reflection and public advocacy, addressing the myths and isolation that people with albinism often endure. Through her practice, she uses art as a tool for education, healing, and social change, creating space for more inclusive and empathetic narratives. Scarlet, 2023 Emerald, 2023 Colour pencil on Fabriano Tangerine, 2023 Colour pencil on Fabriano Geolwe, 2023 Colour pencil on Fabriano BTM’24 Colour pencil on Fabriano Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Abdur Rahman Muhammad Abdur Rahman Muhammad, is a Ghanaian artist from Accra. His oil paintings highlight personal and collective narratives of migration, challenging preconceived notions surrounding cultural identity and belonging. Influenced by everyday encounters, YouTube interviews, and historical contexts, Muhammad’s work explores the tension between decisive action and introspection. His compositions often focus on figures and symbolic objects, most notably the ‘Ghana Must Go’ travel bag, depicted in rich, vibrant palettes that reframe negative associations. By engaging with themes of displacement, hip-hop culture, and youth experiences, Muhammad’s art illuminates the nuanced realities of contemporary Ghanaian life and its global resonance. Genesis, 2023 Oil on canvas Purple Way Tagged Green, 2023 Oil on canvas Crocs Of Gold, 2022 Oil on canvas Green Shimmer, 2023 Oil on canvas In Hands To Hold, 2024 Oil on canvas Infinite Reveries, 2024 Oil on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Hamid Nii Nortey Hamid Nii Nortey, is a self-taught Ghanaian artist based in Accra, whose colourful figurative paintings explore Ghana’s fast-evolving social landscape and the broader shifts across the continent. His work sheds light on diverse social classes and the generational developments that shape everyday life. Using acrylic, Nortey’s distinctive cross-hatching technique, applied to the skin of his figures, adds organic texture and depth. The fine, layered lines contrast with his smooth, Impressionist-inspired palette of sienna and burnt sienna, evoking the tactile quality of skin. Fascinated by architectural structures and interior spaces, he builds scenes that reflect the energy and perspective of a bustling city. Through his work, Nortey invites viewers to step into the world of Ghana’s glamorous and successful, capturing its charm, complexity, and cultural vibrancy. Colourful Love, 2021 Acrylic on canvas Morning at my window, 2024 Acrylic on canvas Ride through life full of love Acrylic on canvas Togetherness is the beginning of progress towards success, 2021 Acrylic on canvas Build an empire , leave a legacy Acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Nedia Were Nedia Were, is a self-taught Nigerian artist whose figurative works explore the joys, struggles, and memories of growing up in Nigeria. Using a distinctive scribble technique with ballpoint pen, alongside other media like acrylic and crayon, Adesiyan creates intricate portraits that evoke nostalgia and emotional depth. Inspired by childhood experiences and the influence of his artist uncle, his art captures the essence of everyday life, offering viewers a reflective connection to their own stories. Through delicate lines and textures, Adesiyan’s works resonate with themes of resilience, simplicity, and the beauty of formative years. The Portrait of Naliaka, 2021 The Male figure, 2022 Acrylic and oil on canvas Mukhana Mumwamu 6, 2021 Acrylic and oil on canvas Omukhana Mutiti, 2024 Acrylic and oil on canvas Ipicha Ya Vudukhu, 2024 Acrylic and oil on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Gloria Mmaduako Gloria Eberechukwu Mmaduako is a Nigerian visual artist based in Enugu whose abstract paintings celebrate the power, resilience, and beauty of women. Working with acrylic and oil on canvas, she incorporates natural symbols such as leaves and flowers to weave layered narratives of transformation, growth, and renewal, drawing on the plant's quiet ability to shed and begin again. Her work also explores human connection and African culture through the use of traditional motifs and fabric, speaking to shared experiences of strength and becoming. EJIMA, 2024 Mixed media Twilight, 2023 Oil on canvas Trinity of Love, 2024 Mixed media Unveiled Journeys, 2024 Harmony I, 2024 Mixed media Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Eshinlokun Wasiu Eshinlokun Wasiu is a Nigerian surrealist painter whose work considers growth, resistance and the energy needed to transcend limitation. Using charcoal and acrylic, he creates silhouetted figures bound by tape-like forms that echo both connection and confinement. The motif reflects his belief that struggle can become a catalyst for change, revealing how tension and endurance shape human experience. Eshinlokun’s practice channels the idea that pressure itself can spark transformation, turning moments of constraint into pathways for progress and renewal. The mind as a mirror, 2024 Acrylic and charcoal on canvas Inner Journey, 2023 Acrylic and charcoal on canvas Detail of a soulmate, 2024 Acrylic and charcoal on canvas Bound in Becoming, 2025 Acrylic and charcoal on canvas Where is the missing piece, 2024 Acrylic and charcoal on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Olamilekan Okunade Olamilekan Okunade is a Nigerian artist whose work centres on the strength, resilience, and presence of women. Based in Lagos, his practice developed from an early interest in colour, shape, and form, later refined through formal training in painting. Working primarily with acrylic, he creates figurative compositions influenced by interlocking patterns inspired by brick structures, using them to build layered surfaces that reflect connection and endurance. His focus on women stems from personal experience, particularly the influence of his mother, whose strength continues to shape his perspective. Through his work, Okunade explores themes of identity, care, and well-being, while raising awareness around issues affecting African women and their lived realities. Crown of Union, 2025 Acrylic on canvas Ètàn (Deception), 2025 Acrylic on canvas The One Who Paints Her Future, 2025 Acrylic on canvas Crown of Union ll, 2025 Acrylic on canvas One Who Paints Her Future II, 2025 Acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

James Mishio James Mishio, is a Ghanaian mixed-media artist based in Accra whose work is driven by his exploration of humanity through experimentation with various materials. His use of oil, acrylic, pastel, and fabric on canvas, applied with a palette knife in thick impasto layers, emphasises the richness of African skin and its historical significance. Mishio’s work often incorporates second-hand clothing, symbolising the idea of ‘life after death’ by extending the lifespan of these materials beyond their original function. Through his portraiture and figurative works, Mishio engages with themes of identity, perception, and societal judgement, particularly surrounding men with hairstyles like dreadlocks. Inspired by individuals like Ahmad Cissé, who challenge stereotypes, his Identity series reflects on how society labels individuals based on appearance, aiming to change these narratives. Before We Dissolve, 2023 Confidential, 2022 Acrylic, oil, pastel & fabric on canvas Hybrid Mode II, 2023 Acrylic and oil on canvas Pondering State, 2022 Acrylic, oil and fabric on canvas Back To Back, 2023 Acrylic and oil on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >