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Chidimma Urunwa Chidimma Urunwa, is a Nigerian artist based in Manchester whose paintings unravel layered narratives of womanhood, identity and transformation. Working primarily with oil and mixed media, she blends figuration, symbolism and botanical imagery to create works that balance vulnerability with strength. Her practice is rooted in memory and personal history, drawing from Igbo traditions, myth, and lived experiences of displacement and resilience. Colour carries emotional weight in her work, with rich hues and textured surfaces conveying silence, healing and the shifting states of the inner world. Through her art, Urunwa challenges conventional perceptions of femininity and offers space for reflection on the resilience of women. THE BURDEN OF BALANCE Untitled Oil on Canvas IMUGHARİ OZO Oil on Canvas WHEN THE gods WERE WOMEN Oil on Canvas IN THE BEGINNING SHE WAS THE SOIL Oil on Canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Obiwuru Esther Obiwuru Esther is a Nigerian visual artist whose paintings focus on the beauty and strength of African women. Her work often highlights hairstyles as symbols of identity and self-expression, reflecting how culture and individuality are intertwined. Using warm tones and layered textures, she brings attention to everyday moments that show confidence and pride. Esther’s process is instinctive, guided by emotion and lived experience. Each piece carries a sense of storytelling, celebrating African womanhood while exploring how art can connect people through shared history, presence, and the quiet power of representation. Lady from the south Acrylic on canvas Shade, 2022 Acrylic on canvas Lady Drummer II, 2024 Acrylic on canvas Dauntless II, 2023 Acrylic on canvas Ewa, 2022 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 >

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 >

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 >

Tia Coker Tia Coker is a British Nigerian artist based in Essex whose practice centres on hair as sculpture, drawing, and cultural memory. Working with synthetic hair, wire, and beads, she transforms braiding traditions into three-dimensional forms that honour Black identity and heritage. Viewing the head as sacred space, Coker explores hair as a vessel of history, resilience, and political expression. Influenced by childhood memories of women styling hair within community spaces, her installations reflect protection, beauty, and belonging. Through ongoing projects such as Hair, she documents the evolution of Afro hair from childhood to adulthood, framing braids not simply as style, but as art and ancestral connection. The First Mother — Becoming Again, 2026 Synthetic hair , korra beads & metal Ada Synthetic hair The First Mother — Becoming Again, 2026 Synthetic hair Ngozika Synthetic hair The First Mother — Becoming Again, 2026 Synthetic hair 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 >

Alicia Brown Alicia Brown, is a Jamaican artist who transforms traditional portraiture with a bold and contemporary approach. Her oil paintings replace the elaborate collars and garments of European aristocracy with unconventional materials like bubble wrap, balloons, and plants, reflecting themes of class, identity, and colonial history. These collars sit on the necks of regular people, who navigate the ongoing performance of creating an identity to gain acceptance. Set against vibrant, nature-inspired backdrops, Brown’s intimate oil paintings invite viewers to explore the shared humanity of her subjects while reflecting on the complexities of identity in a post-colonial context. You don't know the difference between a plate and a saucer?, 2023 Oil on canvas You Look Just Like Your Father, 2022 Oil on canvas Love Notes from my Father in a Foreign Land when the Apple Trees Blossom, 2021 Oil on canvas Portrait of Lady Juanica in California, 2023 Oil on canvas I was a queen in my mother's land, 2022 Oil on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Olamide Ayomipo Adesola Olamide Ayomipo Adesola, is a Nigerian artist whose work centres on figurative expressions that reflect her environmental beliefs and cultural ties to the Black race. Through vibrant colours and nuanced facial expressions, her paintings celebrate and amplify the experiences of Black women, shedding light on their resilience, sacrifices, and struggles. Olamide’s art is deeply rooted in African culture and personal experiences, serving as a journal to connect with a broad audience, particularly women. Using oil and acrylic paints, she crafts striking compositions that challenge societal norms, aiming to inspire advocacy for positive change and deeper understanding. The African Child, 2023 Oil and acrylic on canvas After fall, 2023 Oil and acrylic on canvas Focus, 2023 Oil and acrylic on canvas NO WOMAN, NO CRY!, 2022 Oil and acrylic on canvas The Human and her White Halo, 2023 Oil and acrylic on canvas 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 >

Okafor Paschal Kenechukwu Okafor Paschal Kenechukwu is a Nigerian artist whose practice centres on figurative painting and portraiture as a way of exploring identity, emotion, and cultural presence. Trained in Fine and Applied Arts, he began with pencil drawing before developing a strong connection to oil and acrylic on canvas. His portraits focus on human expression, using gesture, gaze, and form to convey inner states and personal narratives. Rooted in cultural appreciation, his work balances sensitivity and clarity, creating images that feel intimate yet open to interpretation. Through an evolving practice, Paschal invites viewers to reflect on shared experience, emotional depth, and the ways identity is shaped through memory and observation. Where the shadow Ends, 2024 Oil On Canvas 44x40 in He Who Knows Too Early, 2026 Oil On Canvas 40x40 in Not all who teach us about love are human, 2024 Oil On Canvas 44x40 in Regent, 2025 Oil On Canvas 31x40 in IMG_0443.jpg Oil On Canvas 40x23 in Previous Next Connect with the Artist >