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Onguene Tassi's canvas bears reflections on African resilience

Onguene Tassi's canvas bears reflections on African resilience

This young Cameroonian artist uses his realism artworks to mirror the sensibilities of someone who sees food and agriculture in his native country as intrinsic to its colonial history and aspirations for the future.

Tope: Nigerian artist whose works transcend generations

Tope: Nigerian artist whose works transcend generations

Art enthusiasts often comment on Alawaye Tope's 'old soul', reflected in several of his paintings.

Ndombe Sisqo: The artist painting 'The Gaze' of DR Congo

Ndombe Sisqo: The artist painting 'The Gaze' of DR Congo

Sisqo Ndombe paints subjects that hold a certain 'gaze' - symbolising multiple realities including the conflicts experienced by many Congolese people.

Manzi Leon: The Rwandan artist painting 'real people with real stories'

Manzi Leon: The Rwandan artist painting 'real people with real stories'

Many of Manzi Leon's figurative portraits draw inspiration from real-life narratives of people he encounters.

Matthew Eguavoen: Nigerian artist on ‘’looking deep into subjects’ souls’’

Matthew Eguavoen: Nigerian artist on ‘’looking deep into subjects’ souls’’

Eguavoen's contemporary art often addresses mental health and other topics often ignored by mainstream media.

Michael Adetula: Nigerian artist on mission to preserve culture and memories

Michael Adetula: Nigerian artist on mission to preserve culture and memories

Many of Adetula’s paintings have images of combs, cowrie shells and other traditional items used in many Afrocentric communities.

Richard Mensah: On visual storytelling in Black culture

Richard Mensah: On visual storytelling in Black culture

Ghanaian artist Richard Mensah's passion for telling the stories of Black people often stems from his own brush with discrimination.

Komla Letsu: Ghanaian expressionist painting ‘lens to the soul’

Komla Letsu: Ghanaian expressionist painting ‘lens to the soul’

Many art lovers are captivated by the vivid blue eyes of the models in Komla Letsu's art.

Oluwadare: Nigerian artist’s take on ‘tiring audiences with the same style’

Oluwadare: Nigerian artist’s take on ‘tiring audiences with the same style’

Oluwadare Samson has mastered the art of maneuvering stylistic motifs, often imbuing elements in nature to enhance his creativity.

Alex Idoko: ‘My technique is fusing fire with sand and clay’

Alex Idoko: ‘My technique is fusing fire with sand and clay’

Nigerian artist Alex Peter Idoko has mastered the art of painting with fire, creating stunning art on canvas and wood.

Elisha: Nigerian star artist who 'used to be scared of portraiture'

Elisha: Nigerian star artist who 'used to be scared of portraiture'

Elisha’s first attempt at oil painting at 14-years-old earned him the top spot in a national art competition.

Arobieke: ‘I love portraying uniquely African lifestyles in my paintings’

Arobieke: ‘I love portraying uniquely African lifestyles in my paintings’

Tomiwa Arobieke's figurative art draws inspiration from his Yoruba heritage and other African cultures.