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Dumbor Debeeh Dumbor Debeeh, also known as Dr Imagination, is a Nigerian-born artist whose work sits at the intersection of Afrosurrealism and Afrofuturism. Raised in Rivers State, his photographic memory and early fascination with nature shaped a practice grounded in observation, detail, and imagination. Working with ballpoint pen, pastel, and acrylic, he creates speculative worlds where organic forms merge with futuristic imagery. His ongoing series Fusionist Realities explores the intersections of humanity, technology, and ecology, reimagining African identity beyond the past and into possible futures. Through symbolic and layered compositions, Debeeh reflects on hybrid existence, cultural continuity, and the emotional impact of progress. Routes and Roots, 2025 Ballpoint pen, pastel and acrylic on paper. 30 X 45 inches Heritage Unbound, 2025 Ballpoint pen, pastel acrylic on paper 30 X 45 inches AFRICAN RENAISSANCE, 2024 Ballpoint pen and acrylic on archival Paper 27 X 36 inches Cultural Codex 2100 Ballpoint pen, pastel and acrylic on paper 42 X 72 inches Beyond flesh and wire Ballpoint pen, pastel acrylic on paper 30 X 39 inches 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 >

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 >

Sabina Silver Sabina Silver, is a Ghanian artist whose work explores the intersections of personal identity and collective memory. Her art reflects experiences of migration, fear, and Blackness, alongside deeper narratives of girlhood and womanhood. Drawing from her Ghanaian heritage, Silver uses red, black, and white as symbols of loss and resilience, creating a dialogue between history and the present. Plants and animals often appear in her work as symbols of healing and renewal, as she creates spaces for reflection and transformation. Silver’s practice focuses on reclaiming forgotten or overlooked stories, particularly those tied to the experiences of women and girls, acknowledging individual and collective wounds. Silver's work opens a space for healing and the possibility of renewal. My big lips dey yarn stories of my forefathers, 2024 Acrylic and oil pastels on textured acid-free paper Nanadɔm Hwe Yɛn (The Ancestors Watch Over Us), 2024 Mixed media on canvas Mogya mu na nkwa wɔ, 2024 Acrylic and oil pastels on textured acid-free paper Poppies of Memory, 2024 Acrylic, oil pastels and foam clay on canvas When I Close My Eyes, I Find Peace Within, 2024 Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

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 >

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 >

Zanele Montle Zanele Montle, is a South African artist from Kwa Zulu Natal. Her paintings highlight everyday life activities in vivid acrylics, probing questions of Black identity and community. Influenced by personal experiences of migration and adaptation, Montle’s work draws on family photographs and her Zulu heritage, reflecting a deep engagement with memory and belonging. Incorporating diverse media and design elements, her evolving practice bridges traditional and contemporary narratives. Through bold colours and a dynamic visual language, Montle’s art encourages viewers to reconsider notions of home, identity, and cultural continuity. Sibambisene, 2022 Imiyalezo, 2024 Acrylic on canvas 1e.png Acrylic on canvas Untitled, 2023 Acrylic on canvas Acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Chrystabel Brittany Chrystabel Brittany is a Ghanaian abstract figurative painter whose largely self-taught practice began in 2024, building on a background in visual arts and fashion design at Bluecrest College of Creative Arts. Her training in fashion continues to shape her approach to colour, composition, texture, and storytelling, all of which find their way naturally into her painting. Working across acrylic, oil, markers, pastels, and beads, she builds richly textured surfaces that explore themes of identity, culture, faith, and human behaviour. Her work invites open interpretation, creating space for conversation and personal reflection rather than offering fixed meaning. Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Jayeola Joshua Jay Joshua is a Nigerian artist whose paintings draw from personal experiences, cultural heritage, and everyday life. Working primarily with expressive colour, texture, and layered detail, he uses red as a recurring element to symbolise strength, passion, and determination. His work often reflects themes of identity, faith, and resilience, translating emotion into bold visual form. Joshua approaches each piece with intention, sketching, researching, and refining as his ideas take shape on canvas. Through his art, he captures moments of struggle and hope, creating scenes that speak to growth, self-belief, and the courage to keep pushing forward. Lady in Pearl, 2023 Acrylic on canvas Daddy’s Shoe Acrylic on canvas The girl child Acrylic on canvas Jacob’s blessing Acrylic on canvas Safe Space Acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Damilare Jamiu Damilare Jamiu is a Nigerian artist whose portrait paintings explore Black identity, emotion, and beauty through vibrant colour and detail. Damask fabric is a recurring element in his work, inspired by his late father and used as a symbol of memory, heritage, and pride. His figures, often adorned in richly patterned textiles, are surrounded by flowers, bees, and butterflies that speak to healing, self-worth, and resilience. Through layered textures and expressive form, Damilare captures the strength and grace within everyday life, inviting viewers to see themselves reflected in his celebration of Black culture and existence. Royal Enchantress Oil and Acrylic on canvas One Kodak Moment Oil and Acrylic on canvas Flowers Don't Bloom Twice, 2025 Oil and Acrylic on canvas EVERYDAY PEOPLE Allegory of Memories, 2024 Oil and Acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Olamide Ogunade Olisco Olamide Ogunade, known as Olisco, is a Nigerian artist whose portraits combine charcoal, graphite and acrylic to capture the rhythm of life in contemporary African society. His work explores skin as a surface of identity, using tone and texture to reflect individuality and emotion. The recurring bubbles that appear across his compositions serve as symbols of pressure, release and the temporary nature of struggle. Drawing from his surroundings and daily encounters, Olisco’s detailed approach invites viewers to look closely and reflect on the resilience and energy that define his world. Classic Discussion, 2024 Charcoal and acrylic on canvas In His Embrace, 2023 Acrylic on canvas You Are Not Alone, 2022 Charcoal and acrylic on canvas Big Sister, 2023 Acrylic on canvas Her World, Her Poodle, 2025 Charcoal and acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >