Slawn, born Olaoluwa Akeredolu-Ale, isn't a basic Nigerian artist. What he creates as art isn't his most impressive deliverable, either. Rightfully, he gets applauded for his achievements, but his provocation skill is what deserves lauds. Great art can be loud, though a panoply of colourful
My last trip to Kenya was my first time solo-hosting a group. As a travel guide, I was all too familiar with the 'process', and decided to avoid ‘trouble’ by boxing up my usual oldest shirt and sweatpants which I find awfully comfortable. I wore
Favour Agumadu is a mixed media creator. He identifies as a messenger in the context of his ideas, and he carries himself as an artist’s artist. Favour digs deep in his works— for material and for inspiration. His journey, catalogue and insights speak for him,
Tropical Man Fall: The wind cries Wendy, as bodies resonate with its hypothermic rattles. The ground is a tapestry of yellows, shapeshifting as the wind demands, the sky obscured by yellow laden trees constantly waving hallelujahs. Wendy chills with the Michigan, as the wind seeks her Tropical man in a temperate land, brace up for the
Hafizat Adegbile's journey into the world of art began with a simple gift—a camera from her father at the age of 15. Her father owned a photography studio, and her mum painted so venturing into creating wasn’t alien to Hafizat. She would use her camera
Art, and inspiration pertaining to creativity often finds its roots in the most unexpected places. For Temi Omisakin, a burgeoning artist making waves in the art scene, her journey began in the intimate confines of her childhood home. "How were you first exposed to art?"
Vincentia Anthony, a talented artist hailing from Ghana, brings a unique and vibrant perspective to the world of art. Conversations around art as a commercially viable endeavour has been a running conversation on TheBlotted, and among creative communities everywhere in the world. In this sit-down
In the pulsating world of music, where genres intertwine and narratives find expression through melodies, emerges the enigmatic artist — Audira, born Odera Nelson. His music, a fusion of Afrobeats and dancehall, comes across as a rich mosaic of influences drawn from diverse cultural experiences. Growing
August 5th marked another moment in the trajectory of A Billion Laughs monthly comedy shows. Hosted by Jesta, this event fielded a strong lineup of comics in Deemajor, Ebuka, Chaka and the headline act– Desmond. As usual, it is humour for people looking to escape
Joshua Akinwumi’s works are simply inspired by a need to convey the je ne sais quois that defines African art. The message evokes roots and its execution borders on contemporary and traditional– even when he wanders beyond photography and tries to use technology as a