April Kamunde April Kamunde, is a Kenyan artist based in Nairobi, whose oil paintings explore rest, emotional exhaustion, and the quiet strength of women navigating everyday life. Her work blends personal experience with shared realities, using soft brushwork and intimate scenes to reflect moments of stillness and introspection. In her recent Rest Series, Kamunde places her female subjects in lush, natural settings as a response to the demands of fast-paced city life. A repeated feature in her work is the dera, a loose-fitting dress popular in East Africa, often worn at home for comfort. The dera represents personal space and emotional relief, reflecting the need to slow down and choose oneself. She invites viewers to reflect on the weight carried by women and the importance of rest as an act of care. Sijiskii (I don't feel like it), 2023 Oil on canvas Sometimes this is how we therapy III, 2023 Oil on canvas AFUENI MDOGO MDOGO II (Small small relief II) Oil on canvas Tafakari ya Mama Max II: Ughh!, 2022 Oil on canvas Sometimes this is how we therapy I, 2023 Oil 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 >

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 >

Baaba Sarpong Baaba Sarpong is a Ghanaian visual artist based in Accra whose work is shaped by personal experience and emotional memory. Drawing from childhood trauma and household instability, she creates expressive figurative paintings layered with organic tones and recurring motifs such as brain cells. Working primarily with traditional painting techniques, she explores themes of femininity, mental health, and parental neglect, examining how early experiences shape identity. By titling her works in Effutu, her native language, Sarpong reinforces cultural value and individuality. Her practice invites reflection, encouraging viewers to confront vulnerability while considering healing as an act of strength and self-definition. Aba na Baaba (Aba and Baaba) Untitled Acrylic and Oil Pastels on Canvas Untitled Acrylic and Oil Pastels on Canvas Maaw) Ewuso (I’m going home) Acrylic and Oil Pastels on Canvas Amob) Wonkankyi (Divine Presence) Acrylic and Oil Pastels on Canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Stanley Ugonabo Stanley Ugonabo, is a Nigerian artist who primarily works with oil paint and watercolour. His paintings highlight the complexities of human emotion, often reflecting on male oppression, depression, and loneliness. Influenced by contemporary social challenges, his work explores the psychological landscapes of individuals striving to cope with modern life. Ugonabo’s art often focuses on figures immersed in deep contemplation, featuring distorted forms, mystical colour palettes, and exaggerated anatomies. Using clever compositional techniques, Ugonabo’s unique approach to colour and form invites viewers to engage with the intricacies of the human psyche. A Quiet Place, 2023 Oil on canvas The search, 2023 Oil on canvas Untangled, 2023 Oil on canvas Absolution, 2023 Oil on canvas Supplication, 2023 Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Billie Zangewa Billie Zangewa, is a Malawi born Johannesburg based artist whose intricate silk collages explore themes of care, identity and femininity. Working primarily with hand stitched raw silk, she centres moments of everyday life, often drawn from her own experiences as a woman and mother, transforming domestic scenes into layered reflections on love, resilience and selfhood. Zangewa’s work uses softness as strength, weaving personal and political narratives that affirm Black womanhood while challenging stereotypes. Her tactile compositions, rich in colour and symbolism, reflect the delicate balance between vulnerability and empowerment, inviting viewers into quiet but powerful acts of introspection and presence. The Rebirth of Black Venus, 2010 Hand-stitched silk collage Soldier of Love, 2020 Hand-stitched silk collage Cold Shower, 2019 Hand-stitched silk collage In My Element, 2023 Hand-stitched silk collage Screenshot 2025-09-03 at 13.01.30.png High Hopes, 2019 Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Sophia Oshodin Sophia Oshodin, is a London-based Nigerian artist whose figurative paintings capture candid moments of everyday life. Her work explores themes of comfort, culture, and perception, often delving into the complexities of human experience and mental health. Using acrylic, Sophia creates imaginary figures placed in ordinary environments, blending scenes from memory and popular culture. Through vibrant colours and emotional depth, her art invites viewers to reflect on shared experiences and explore the healing power of connection and introspection. While We Wait, 2021 A Farewell to My Problem Days, 2022 Acrylic on canvas What We Talking About Print, 2022 Acrylic on canvas Acrylic on canvas Acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

David Awoleye David Awoleye is a Nigerian contemporary visual artist based in Lagos, working primarily with mixed media. His practice explores texture, material and memory, drawing on elements such as Ankara fabric, shoelaces, textile liners and beads to build richly layered surfaces. Largely self-taught, he developed an early interest in experimentation, allowing materials to guide both process and outcome. Culture, personal history and lived experience shape his visual language, with works that sit between abstraction and figuration. Creating in solitude, often alongside music, Awoleye describes his process as meditative and emotionally driven. His work reflects themes of resilience and hope, inviting viewers into open-ended conversations and personal interpretations of complex, layered realities. AWAKENING, 2024 Ankara and graphite on canvas Silent Bond, 2025 Ankara & charcoal on canvas Heart cry Charcoal and Ankara on canvas IRE (Treasure), 2025 Ankara Fabric on Canvas Her Story, Her Voice, 2025 Ankara 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 >

John Maina John Maina is a Kenyan visual artist based in Nairobi whose work explores urban life, emotion, and the social realities of everyday experience. Self-taught, he works primarily with acrylic while incorporating techniques such as image transfers and newsprint to build layered compositions. Since 2023, he has been using discarded cardboard as a surface, transforming waste materials into textured works that reflect patterns of consumption and raise awareness around recycling. Drawing from the rhythms of Nairobi, his paintings capture both the energy and tension of city life. Through ongoing series such as Hustlers of Nairobi, Maina reflects on socio-economic structures and the lived experiences that shape them, creating work that feels immediate, reflective, and rooted in place. Hustlers of Nairobi series, 2025 Mixed media Yellow Line series Mixed media Hustlers of Nairobi, 2025 Mixed media Hustlers of Nairobi series, 2025 Mixed media Yellow Line series Mixed media Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Florence Nanteza Florence Nanteza, is a Ugandan artist whose work explores the connection between art, nature, and holistic well-being. Using banana fiber collages and vintage floral fabrics, Nanteza draws on her childhood memories and cultural heritage to create pieces that evoke nostalgia and reverence for the natural world. Inspired by her time working with a traditional medicine clinic, her art reflects a deep appreciation for the healing properties of plants and herbs. Through her intricate collages, Nanteza invites viewers to reflect on their own memories and dreams, offering a transformative perspective on the healing power of art and nature. My Pillar, 2023 Collage and acrylics on canvas Patience, 2023 Collage and acrylics on canvas Far away, 2023 Collage and acrylics on canvas LONGING, 2023 Collage and acrylics on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >