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Hassan Wasiu Hassan Wasiu Sunday is a Nigerian visual artist from Ibadan whose practice spans realism, expressionism, and abstraction, enriched with African motifs and geometric form. Working across various mediums, he uses vibrant colour and visual storytelling to explore identity, social change, and the value of cultural heritage. His work also addresses societal issues, aiming to inspire resilience and strength in the face of life's challenges. Trained at the Centre for African Art and Design Gallery and through residencies in Ibadan and Lagos, his distinctive style continues to resonate with diverse audiences. Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Teddy Mulundi Teddy Mulundi is a Kenyan artist whose work captures the movement, rhythm, and energy of everyday life. Based in Nairobi, his practice is shaped by the constant motion, colour, and atmosphere of the city, where ordinary moments become a source of visual storytelling. Working primarily with acrylic and a palette knife, he builds layered surfaces rich in texture and depth, allowing each piece to carry its own sense of movement. His paintings reflect an interest in culture, people, and the quiet significance within daily experiences, translating fleeting scenes into expressive compositions. Through his process, Mulundi creates work that feels both immediate and alive, rooted in observation while celebrating the vibrancy of his surroundings. Kuku, 2024 Acrylic on canvas Water Queue, 2024 Acrylic on canvas Wapenzi, 2025 Acrylic on canvas Kiondo, 2025 Acrylic on canvas Uswahilini, 2024 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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

Johnson Uwadinma Johnson Uwadinma, is a Nigerian artist whose paintings and installations explore themes of memory, identity, morality, and human co-existence. Known for his use of tessellating hues and layered textures, Uwadinma creates visually intricate works that reflect on past and present experiences as well as the complexities of urban life. His art often combines acrylic paints, drawing symbolic connections between the human body, history, and collective social development. Through his intricate surfaces and thought-provoking themes, Uwadinma invites viewers to reflect on the delicate interplay between memory and contemporary existence. MERCHANT, 2023 Acrylic on canvas PEACE OFFERING, 2023 Acrylic on canvas CLIMATE REALITIES, 2023 Acrylic on canvas Wrap me, 2023 Acrylic on canvas VESSEL, 2023 Acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Armand Boua Armand Boua, is an Ivorian artist based in Abidjan, whose textured paintings explore themes of social struggle and human resilience. His work focuses on marginalised communities, particularly the street children of Abidjan, shedding light on their lives amidst political and social turmoil. Using layers of acrylic and collage, Boua applies and strips back paint to create haunting, abstract forms that reflect both the fragility and vitality of his subjects. With his raw, expressive technique, Boua captures the tension between beauty and hardship, inviting viewers to confront the realities often overlooked in everyday life. Gnambro, 2019 Acrylic & collage on linen Mon Frangin, 2024 Acrylic & collage on linen Untitled, 2016 Acrylic & collage on linen Les petits Marrakas 2, 2021 Acrylic & collage on linen Cè Djinzin allons à Gagnoa les Frangins, 2024 Acrylic, newspaper paper, ochre, wood powder, and glue on cardboard, Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Boluwatife Victoria Lawal Boluwatife Victoria Lawal is a Nigerian artist whose paintings explore ideas of connection, identity and emotion through layered portraits filled with movement and flow. Working primarily with oil and acrylic, she blends colours and forms to express both resilience and tenderness. Hair often appears as a visual thread linking her subjects, symbolising strength, unity and shared experience. Her practice reflects an interest in how people relate to one another and how collective identity is built through intimacy, culture and the quiet power of presence. Alloy of companion II Acrylic on canvas Healing Embrace, 2024 Acrylic on canvas SWEET STRANGERS CHILLING IN SUMMER II Acrylic on canvas Dear Sister 2, 2022 Acrylic on canvas Symbiosis, 2022 Acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

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 >

Hopex John Hopex John is a Nigerian hyperrealism artist whose portraits illuminate African identity through depth, precision and emotional resonance. Working primarily with paper, charcoal and colour, he captures the essence of everyday people and moments, transforming realism into a language of empathy and reflection. Entirely self-taught, Hopex began drawing as a child, using art as a way to express imagination and connect with the world around him. His practice is rooted in conversation and observation, finding inspiration in human interaction and the subtleties of expression. Through each portrait, he seeks to honour the individuality of his subjects while exploring broader sociocultural themes that shape contemporary African life. Patiently Waiting Charcoal and acrylic on canvas Afro Charcoal and acrylic on canvas Courier of peace II Charcoal and acrylic on canvas Black power Charcoal, acrylic & fabric on canvas Small Joys Charcoal and acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >