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Learn more about the contemporary artist Emmie Nume. Emmie Nume Emmie Nume , a Ugandan artist from Kampala, creates expressive paintings and drawings that delve into raw emotion. With a focus on portraiture, his work combines freedom and depth, inviting viewers to explore themes of vulnerability and resilience. Using charcoal, pastels, and acrylics, Nume crafts narratives that resonate with the human experience, inviting audiences to reflect on life's complexities. Candid 3, 2021 Mixed Media on Paper, 94 x 64 cm When we use to, 2021 Mixed media on paper, 141 x 106 cm Candid 2, 2021 Mixed Media on Paper, 94 x 64 cm Candid 10, 2021 Mixed Media on Paper, 101 x 70 cm Dejavu, 2021 Mixed Media on paper, 90 x 64 cm Connect with the Artist

Discover contemporary artists of African and Caribbean heritage here at THE.CCART. The.Cultured Contemporary Art A contemporary art platform spotlighting artists of African and Caribbean heritage, connecting them with global audiences through storytelling, strategy, and curation. Discover Artists Monthly Spotlights Each month, we spotlight three contemporary artists of African and Caribbean heritage, exploring their stories, ideas, and creative journeys. Gloria Mmaduako Discover Muideen Abdulkadir Discover Hammed Abolaji Oba Discover THE.CCART STUDIO Bridging art and audience. THE.CCART Studio extends the platform’s mission, helping artists, galleries, and community organisations build authentic visibility through storytelling, strategy, and collaboration. Explore Subscribe to our newsletter Email Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!

Afolayan Emmanuel Afolayan Emmanuel, is a Nigerian visual artist based in Lagos, who draws inspiration from his environment and personal journey. His oil paintings explore the human condition through thoughtful poses and introspective gazes, capturing themes of self-love, contentment, and self-esteem. With vibrant and detailed compositions, Emmanuel creates art that resonates with universal themes of identity and self-awareness, inviting viewers to connect with their emotions and reflect on their inner lives. Shared Bond, 2024 Oil on canvas My confidante ii, 2024 Oil on canvas At Rest, 2024 Oil on canvas Lady with a Parrot, 2024 Oil on canvas Shared Bond ii, 2024 Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

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Muideen Abdulkadir Muideen Abdulkadir is a Nigerian visual artist and clinical psychologist based in Abuja whose practice is shaped by a deep engagement with African identity and the human psyche. Working with oil and acrylic on canvas, he creates emotionally charged figurative work that explores trauma, survival, and healing, making visible the interior experiences that people often carry silently. His background in psychology informs a practice rooted in culture, storytelling, and the intersection of emotional and artistic expression. Screenshot 2026-03-30 at 22.41.49.png Oil and acrylic on canvas IFUNANYA: The Lost Twin, 2025 Oil and acrylic on canvas Between Passion and Becoming, 2022 Oil and acrylic on canvas Becoming Oil and acrylic on canvas Broken: The Quiet Weight Within, 2023 Oil and acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Samuel Olayombo Samuel Olayombo, is a Nigerian artist whose textured, large-scale portraits explore themes of gender, masculinity, and cultural identity. Olayombo's acrylic paintings create vibrant and dramatic compositions, often portraying male subjects in non-gender-normative ways. His use of a palette knife adds intricate, three-dimensional textures that evoke scarring, a nod to Yoruba cultural practices. Influenced by artists like Vincent Van Gogh and Arja Valimaki, Olayombo’s work challenges traditional notions of gender and masculinity, incorporating pastel pinks and roses to confront stereotypes and promote equality. Through his art, Olayombo redefines the constructs of identity and cultural expression. Sheriff Williams, 2022 Acrylic on canvas Sheriff Williams, 2022 Acrylic on canvas Michael Cherryfield, 2024 Acrylic on canvas Jeremy Hathaway, 2023 Acrylic on canvas DreamBoat, 2022 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 >