Anthony Azekwoh Explained

Anthony Azekwoh is a Nigerian writer and visual artist based in Lagos Nigeria.[1] His work focuses on African folklore and mythology, using themes and figures to tell stories in visual art, sculpture, and paintings.[2] He has been described as one of the black artists bringing unique art to Web3,[3] and "one of the most visible digital artists in the continent"[4] [5]

He has designed work for Nigerian artists like Show Dem Camp, Masego, Adekunle Gold, and BlaqBonez.[6] [7]

Biography

Azekwoh was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He started creative writing when he was a high school student at Whitesands School. There he first met Nigerian writer Kola Tubosun, his English teacher, who became his mentor.[4] He encountered works of writers such as Nnedi Okoroafor, Lesley Nneka Arimah, and Neil Gaiman there. In a few years, Azekwoh won his first prizes for his creative writing. In 2016, he began digital painting.[4] In 2019, while studying Chemical Engineering, he dropped out of Covenant University to go into full time art creation.[8]

Solo Exhibitions

Group Exhibitions

Curatorial Projects

Notable prizes

Notes and References

  1. News: Mbonu-Amadi . Osa . October 9, 2023 . Azekwoh's art exhibition of optimism for Nigeria .
  2. Web site: 2023-09-27 . Azekwoh searches for justice, fair play in There Is A Country . 2024-04-16 . The Guardian Nigeria News . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2023-07-30 . Anthony Azekwoh…African Art In Revolution . 2024-04-15 . The Guardian Nigeria News . en-US.
  4. Web site: Esomnofu . Emmanuel . 2021-07-07 . How Anthony Azekwoh is Creating a Future of Myths . 2024-04-15 . Olongo Africa . en.
  5. Web site: Overo . Naomi . 2022-05-04 . 4 Nigerian Contemporary Artists Shaking The Art Scene . 2024-04-16 . The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Artist Anthony Azekwoh Breaks Down The Cover Art For Blaqbonez "Sex Over Love" . Kuulpeeps.
  7. Web site: From designing album covers for Adekunle Gold and Blaqbonez, Anthony Azekwoh took a chance on NFTS and made a killing . 2024-08-26 . techpoint.africa . 7 September 2021 .
  8. News: Bolawa . Pelumi . March 26, 2023 . SPOTLIGHT: Anthony Azekwoh — the creative writer redefining digital art .

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