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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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

Gideon Niikoi Kotey (Deon Art) Gideon Niikoi Kotey, also known as Deon Art, is a Ghanaian artist whose figurative portraits and landscapes are rooted in cultural identity and tradition. Based in Accra, his work draws on scenes from everyday life and the rich visual language of African heritage. Raised in a creative home with early guidance from his father, Kotey’s practice centres on honouring and preserving African customs, particularly through depictions of attire, rituals and symbolism unique to different tribes. His paintings aim to reconnect viewers with a sense of cultural pride while offering insight into stories that words alone cannot express. Each work invites reflection on the continuity between past and present, blending storytelling and symbolism to capture the spirit of African people and traditions. SISA WADWEN NA WO MM)DENBO NSISA, 2025 Acrylic, photo transfer, fabric transfer, oil paint, charcoal, ink and fabric on canvas I Pledge as an African Oil paint, Acrylic, fabric transfers, and photo transfer on canvas OBAA YAA, 2025 Acrylic on canvas Nea mabusua b3di nti, 2025 Acrylic, oil, charcoal, African print fabric and photo transfers on canvas Can I also call myself Black? 2025 Acrylic, oil paint and fabric transfers Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

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 >

Michael Fiscian Michael Fiscian is a Ghanaian painter born and raised in Accra, whose practice was shaped by his studies in graphic, portrait, and figurative painting at Ghanata College of Art and Design. Working with acrylic and newspaper collage on canvas, he incorporates cut newspaper as a material that carries real voices and stories, a tradition rooted in his grandmother's life as a newspaper seller. His work centres on the expressive power of women, capturing joy, strength, worry, and peace through facial expression and body language. Each painting reflects a deep fascination with the way emotion communicates itself without words. Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

John Akande John Akande is a Nigerian contemporary artist based in Lagos whose vivid figurative paintings celebrate the richness and rhythm of African culture in its everyday form. Largely self-taught and refined through formal study at Yaba College of Technology, he works across acrylics, mixed media, and oil, often incorporating newspaper collage to reflect dialogue between past and present. His compositions explore identity, memory, and the spirit of African life, carrying a rhythmic quality influenced by music and animation. Akande has exhibited across Nigerian and international art scenes, building a growing following among collectors and curators. 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 >

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 >