en Anthony Azekwoh

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

2023 ‘There is A Country’, Abuja & Lagos Nigeria
2022 ‘Becoming’, Abuja, Nigeria
2021 ‘Homecoming’, Lagos, Nigeria
2021 'Red’, Lagos, Nigeria

Group Exhibitions

2023 How High The Moon, New York, USA
2022 FiServ Black History Month Showcase
2022 Superchief Tokyo Billboard Feature
2021. Eth Showcase, Denver, Colorado

Curatorial Projects

2023 Afrodigital [vol. III], SuperRare
2022 Liveart Showcase, Lagos Nigeria
2022 Coinprofile Showcase, Lagos, Nigeria
2022 Afrodigital [vol. II], SuperRare
2022 Afrodigital [vol. I], Lagos, Nigeria

Notable prizes

Awele Trust Prize (2017)
Loose Convo Grant (2018)

References

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

[1] Mbonu-Amadi, Osa (October 9, 2023). "Azekwoh's art exhibition of optimism for Nigeria".

[2] "Azekwoh searches for justice, fair play in There Is A Country". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-04-16.

[3] "Anthony Azekwoh…African Art In Revolution". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2023-07-30. Retrieved 2024-04-15.

[ee-4] Esomnofu, Emmanuel (2021-07-07). "How Anthony Azekwoh is Creating a Future of Myths". Olongo Africa. Retrieved 2024-04-15.

[5] Overo, Naomi (2022-05-04). "4 Nigerian Contemporary Artists Shaking The Art Scene". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2024-04-16.

[6] "Artist Anthony Azekwoh Breaks Down The Cover Art For Blaqbonez "Sex Over Love"". Kuulpeeps.

[7] "From designing album covers for Adekunle Gold and Blaqbonez, Anthony Azekwoh took a chance on NFTS and made a killing". techpoint.africa. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 2024-08-26.

[8] Bolawa, Pelumi (March 26, 2023). "SPOTLIGHT: Anthony Azekwoh — the creative writer redefining digital art".

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