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Nana Osei Nana Osei, also known as Victor Osei Mensah, is a Ghanaian contemporary artist whose figurative paintings draw from ancestry, identity and youthful optimism. Self-taught and working mainly with acrylic and oil on canvas, he centres his subjects through expressive eyes that act as mirrors of emotion and inner life. Ancestral tribal marks and patterned details appear across his figures, grounding them in African heritage while speaking to the ambitions of adolescence. His work reflects a personal language shaped by memory, culture and observation, using colour and form to translate emotion into visual stories. Through painting, Nana Osei shares fragments of his identity, inviting viewers to connect with both feeling and tradition. Yellow Rose For My Love, 2022 Oil and Acrylic on canvas Turquoise Glasses,2023 Acrylic on canvas Dining on Desire, 2024 Acrylic on canvas Son of the Soil, 2022 Oil and Acrylic on canvas Fiery Pleasure, 2025 Acrylic on Canvas 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 >

Tomiwa Arobieke Tomiwa Arobieke, a Nigerian artist based in Ibadan, draws inspiration from African lifestyles and nature, translating his observations into captivating acrylic paintings. Self-taught and deeply passionate about his craft, Tomiwa's works reflect the beauty of black skin and the interplay between tradition and modernity. Through his art, he invites contemplation on Nigerian history and the dynamics of human relationships, his paintings capturing the essence of his surroundings. Oneness, ca. 2024 Acrylic on canvas Love in Nature, ca. 2024 Acrylic on canvas Companion 2, 2022 Acrylic on canvas Comforter 1, 2022 Acrylic on canvas Companion, 2022 Acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Oluwasanmi Adesiyan Oluwasanmi Adesiyan, 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. Little Mary, 2021 Ink on paper In good hands, 2022 Ink on paper Scholars, 2024 Ink on paper Little Friend, 2024 Ink on paper Come along, 2021 Ink on paper Our playground, 2024 Ink on paper 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 >

Abdur Rahman Muhammad Abdur Rahman Muhammad, is a Ghanaian artist from Accra. His oil paintings highlight personal and collective narratives of migration, challenging preconceived notions surrounding cultural identity and belonging. Influenced by everyday encounters, YouTube interviews, and historical contexts, Muhammad’s work explores the tension between decisive action and introspection. His compositions often focus on figures and symbolic objects, most notably the ‘Ghana Must Go’ travel bag, depicted in rich, vibrant palettes that reframe negative associations. By engaging with themes of displacement, hip-hop culture, and youth experiences, Muhammad’s art illuminates the nuanced realities of contemporary Ghanaian life and its global resonance. Genesis, 2023 Oil on canvas Purple Way Tagged Green, 2023 Oil on canvas Crocs Of Gold, 2022 Oil on canvas Green Shimmer, 2023 Oil on canvas In Hands To Hold, 2024 Oil on canvas Infinite Reveries, 2024 Oil 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 >

Hamid Nii Nortey Hamid Nii Nortey, is a self-taught Ghanaian artist based in Accra, whose colourful figurative paintings explore Ghana’s fast-evolving social landscape and the broader shifts across the continent. His work sheds light on diverse social classes and the generational developments that shape everyday life. Using acrylic, Nortey’s distinctive cross-hatching technique, applied to the skin of his figures, adds organic texture and depth. The fine, layered lines contrast with his smooth, Impressionist-inspired palette of sienna and burnt sienna, evoking the tactile quality of skin. Fascinated by architectural structures and interior spaces, he builds scenes that reflect the energy and perspective of a bustling city. Through his work, Nortey invites viewers to step into the world of Ghana’s glamorous and successful, capturing its charm, complexity, and cultural vibrancy. Colourful Love, 2021 Acrylic on canvas Morning at my window, 2024 Acrylic on canvas Ride through life full of love Acrylic on canvas Togetherness is the beginning of progress towards success, 2021 Acrylic on canvas Build an empire , leave a legacy Acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

David Awoleye David Awoleye is a Nigerian contemporary visual artist based in Lagos, working primarily with mixed media. His practice explores texture, material and memory, drawing on elements such as Ankara fabric, shoelaces, textile liners and beads to build richly layered surfaces. Largely self-taught, he developed an early interest in experimentation, allowing materials to guide both process and outcome. Culture, personal history and lived experience shape his visual language, with works that sit between abstraction and figuration. Creating in solitude, often alongside music, Awoleye describes his process as meditative and emotionally driven. His work reflects themes of resilience and hope, inviting viewers into open-ended conversations and personal interpretations of complex, layered realities. AWAKENING, 2024 Ankara and graphite on canvas Silent Bond, 2025 Ankara & charcoal on canvas Heart cry Charcoal and Ankara on canvas IRE (Treasure), 2025 Ankara Fabric on Canvas Her Story, Her Voice, 2025 Ankara and charcoal on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Billie Zangewa Billie Zangewa, is a Malawi born Johannesburg based artist whose intricate silk collages explore themes of care, identity and femininity. Working primarily with hand stitched raw silk, she centres moments of everyday life, often drawn from her own experiences as a woman and mother, transforming domestic scenes into layered reflections on love, resilience and selfhood. Zangewa’s work uses softness as strength, weaving personal and political narratives that affirm Black womanhood while challenging stereotypes. Her tactile compositions, rich in colour and symbolism, reflect the delicate balance between vulnerability and empowerment, inviting viewers into quiet but powerful acts of introspection and presence. The Rebirth of Black Venus, 2010 Hand-stitched silk collage Soldier of Love, 2020 Hand-stitched silk collage Cold Shower, 2019 Hand-stitched silk collage In My Element, 2023 Hand-stitched silk collage Screenshot 2025-09-03 at 13.01.30.png High Hopes, 2019 Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Leykun Girma Leykun Girma is an Ethiopian artist whose work explores identity, spirituality, and the human condition through a symbolic and figurative approach. With over two decades of practice, his paintings draw from cultural traditions, belief systems, and everyday life in Ethiopia. Working primarily with acrylic, he uses the human figure as a space to reflect both physical presence and inner experience, often layering it with symbolic elements influenced by ancient visual and spiritual systems. His work considers the tension between tradition and modern life, exploring themes of memory, endurance, and transformation. Through a balance of intuition and discipline, Girma creates paintings that invite reflection, where personal experience and shared realities meet in quiet, thoughtful dialogue. A S H E N D A Acrylic Untitled Acrylic Clay Burning Acrylic Untitled Acrylic Separation of the Society Acrylic on canvas.jpg Acrylic Previous Next Connect with the Artist >