2019
All hope of advancement in our society rests in the hands of the creative thinkers and the innovators amongst us, who, through their ideas and inventive works, bring improvements to the human experience. We looked around and identified some exciting young Nigerians demonstrating these special qualities across different fields including photography, fashion, music, videography, dance and more. We chose to profile these exciting people and celebrate their inspiring works on our VS50 2019 List.
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- Social Impact
Adetutu Alabi
C O N T E N T C R E A T I O N
Her full name is Adetutu OJ Alabi. Adetutu is a popular model and a tambour beading artist who became famous after international singer, Rihanna recognized her and reacted to her awareness campaign in 2018 by following her on social media – an action that brought the spotlight to Adetutu. ‘Tutu has since become an Anti-Tribal Marks advocate who shares her challenging experiences in the hands of bullies to inspire people to step out of their shells to be freely expressive and own their narrative.
Ajiboye Adedolapo
A R T
Body painter and visual artist
Amara Nicole Okolo
W R I T I N G
Writer and Lawyer Amara is from Anambra State who spent the early part of her childhood in four different Nigerian states - Kaduna, Imo, Akwa Ibom and Abia State. She is the author of the 2018 novella, Black Sparkle Romance was published by Ankara Press, an Imprint of Cassava Republic. The novel, just as it sounds is a mixture of several emotions that will not only challenge readers but create a pensive reaction. Her work has been featured and mentioned in The Guardian Uk and Africa, Okay Africa and Brittle Paper. Nicole currently lives and works in Abuja, Nigeria.
Andrew Isiebo
P H O T O G R A P H Y
The Nigerian photographer primarily covers Nigeria and West Africa but has gained International recognition. His visual storytelling technique covers urban Nigeria and the country's rich culture and heritage. He is a Winner of the Visa Pour La Creation Prize of the Institut Francias, France and a winner of the Musee du Quai Branly Artistic creation prize. In 2010, he was selected for the Road to twenty ten project to form an All-Africa Dream Team of 16 journalists / Photographers to provide alternative stories from the World Cup in South Africa. He is based in Nigeria from where he works around the world.
Bernard Kalu
P H O T O G R A P H Y
Bernard Kalu is a 30 year old documentary photographer based in Lagos, Nigeria; his works are inspired by a passion to explore life and humanity. He had his first exhibition early 2017 at the Revolving Art Gallery. He is a certified Canon Master Storyteller, VII Academy Foundry alumni, first runner up at the 2017 NATGEO Portfolio Review and has been on assignment with a number of organizations within and outside Nigeria. More recently, he has begun focusing on raising awareness about environmental and social issues in Nigeria.
Chidera Muoka
C O N T E N T
Chidera Mouka is a Multimedia Content Creator, Creative Consultant and Entrepreneur. She earned a reputation for her brilliant work in helping Guardian Nigeria strike a balance between traditional and new age media with the success of GuardianLife, which she served as an Editor for, leading a team of passionate creatives willing to tell the important stories, curating covers that spotlighted successful and audacious individuals whose works are deemed inspiring. She has since transitioned from her role as Editor to become the Creative Consultant of Guardian Life. Chidera also founded a Management Consulting Firm named House of ZETA, as she continues to blaze the trail.
Chidi Ashimole
P H O T O G R A P H Y
Chidi Ashimole is a visual artist, a brand consultant and an occasional musician. He bears the moniker, “The Lex Ash.” Ashimole started professional photography in 2014 and has since concerned himself only with improvement in photography, challenging himself by working in various conditions and mediums and experimenting with documentary photography, fashion photography, product photography and as at 2018, wedding photography.
Chidi has worked with some of the most respected fashion magazines around, including Blanck Digital Magazine and Guaranty Trust Bank Fashion Weekend. His work includes editorials for some of the country’s most innovative design labels and most interesting celebrities. Ashimole has earned recognition from global photographer platform VSCO cam, for his work as a retoucher, and his photography presets have become an underground collector’s item among emerging fashion photographers.
Christina Nwabugo
P H O T O G R A P H Y
Christina Nwabugo is a British Nigerian Creator based in London. Her works are influenced by natural landscapes and pivotal African photographers. She is one-eight of a creative agency called 'InBloom' and the great granddaughter of Thomas, the large format photographer from Abia State in Nigeria. Her career to date has made her fortunate enough to work with amazing brands on life changing projects: Nike, Adidas, Harpercollin novels, DOVE, NGO's & many more. She is continuously moving the world with images whilst educating all types of creative groups.
Chiamonwu Joy Ifeyinwa
A R T Chiamonwu Ifeyinwa Joy is a budding hyperrealistic artist from Nigeria. She utilizes this form of artwork to celebrate and portray the Igbo culture and traditions. In her words, she states that for a big artwork, it takes her about one month to complete. For a medium or small canvas, it can take up to two or three weeks. She decides who and what to draw by how much she is moved and fascinated by the subject or object. How much it speaks to her on a personal, spiritual and creative level and she further goes to say that all her artworks tell a story. Chiamonwu has done really well for herself by placing a huge importance on the valueand quality of her art which has in turn led to its monetization. She has set an example to other Nigerian artistes to not only believe in their art but to place utmost importance to it and this will automatically create value in the long-run.
Daniel Eloma
A R T Daniel Eloma, better known as Majeek Daniel, is a Lagos-based Film Maker and Photographer. He gets his inspiration from music video scenes, song lyrics and random everyday activities by people. He is mostly inspired by western artists and believes that ones art shouldn't just be appreciated by only the local art lovers but should depict a vibe relatable to people in other parts of the world. A sociologist by training, Majeek also operates a creative startup called "SubUrban Agency"; and is a content creator for Trade, a magazine that showcases African culture, lifestyle and art from the lens of African millennials. Maleek directed a short film/ photo series titled "Stargirl", influenced by a line from The Weekend's "Stargirl Interlude.” One of Majeek's goal is to use his work to change the ideology of people who believe Nigeria to be a country with little or no civilization.
Damilola Marcus
A R T
Damilola Marcus is a Managing Partner and Executive Art Director at Dá Design Studio. Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Lagos and a Master’s degree in Environmental Design, Damilola is also a design curator and specializes in design research as well as copywriting for concise design and designed output. The creative has also been outstandingly recognized on various platforms for her amazing design. Marcus is also an exhibiting artist, an award-winning designer, and she recently just discovered she’s more of a cat person than a dog person.
Dara Oke
S O C I A L I M P A C T
She is the Product and Design Lead at Hello Carbon, Founder and Editor-In-Council; Afriquette, Head Of West and South Africa; Alter Global(Jan 2019- July 2019), Program Manager II,New Experiences & Technology(Sep2015-Sep2017). She has interned at Microsoft, Twitter and Intel. She's an equal parts creator and technologist, product person, and engineer. She recently lives and works between West and Southern Africa, supporting early-stage startups, building creative community, and researching innovation and development across emerging and frontier markets.
Ditweni
M U S I C
Olando Oparugo, popularly known as Ditweni is a Lagos State based singer and music producer. The artiste who is also known for sharing concise opinions on social issues is famous for his groovy songs and beats. The artiste draws inspiration from his neighbourhood, the city of Lagos and experience as they are pensively expressed in his songs and voice. The singer is popular for his hit singles 'State and capital' and 'Eventuary'
D-Truce
M U S I C
Chukwuebuka Dusten Anyasie, popular known as D'Truce, is a young and talented singer and rapper who sets a blend of both skills to make excellently delivered music. The young creative who had also held acting roles in the past has presented himself as not only an amazing act but an all-round entertainer. Navigating through many creative projects, Truce has discovered his very own art form to a place of comfort and undiluted talent. In 2019, D'Truce released his debut studio album '2 Birds 1 Stone'
E.C. Okoigun
Art
Here's a man that literally breathes art. He is a creative director, producer and an entrepreneur. Founder and Director; BarBar(2015-till date), Founder and Creative Director; Parra Production Lagos(2014-till date), Creative Director mmm, Lead Copy Writer at DDB (Jan 2012-Nov 2015) and many other artistic firms. He has also received many awards as an appraisal of his artistic prowess.
Eniafe Momodu
P H O T O G R A P H Y
Son of popular journalist Dele Momodu, Eniafe is a journalist, documentarian, writer, creative director, photographer, filmmaker, visual artist, radio host, economist & philosopher. He bagged BA in Economics and Philosophy from Leeds University,UK.
Ephie Oyedoh
P H O T O G R A P H Y
Ephie Oyedoh is a young Nigerian-born photographer and creative based in London. As a result of her love for nature, she enjoys capturing the beauty in everyday life for herself and those around her. She also enjoys growing and developing her craft. She is knowledgeable about the use of Final Cut Pro X, Photoshop, Lightroom, and photography equipment. Ephie currently works as a Production Assistant and creative for the Production Department of a university gameshow. She also works as a Photographer for the brand delivering content for brand promotion and representation. Ephie's work displays beauty, nature, youthfulness and everyday life.
Emmanuel-King Itegboje
P H O T O G R A P H Y
Grace Bukunmi
P H O T O G R A P H Y
Grace Bukunmi is a diverse creative who seamlessly combines being a photographer, a creative director and a stylist. While still an International Relations & Arts student, she simultaneously explored fashion, photography, body politics & foreign affairs. This experience helped her hone her artistry.
Grace had a brief stint as a Content Director, before launching her freelance photography career which has seen her work with top brands like Elle, NY Times, Vogue, Complex. More of her works can be found in the archives of brands such as VSCO, Reebok Adidas, Motorola Solutions and Diesel. Grace’s portfolio as a stylist is equally impressive, with works with musicians like Martin Garrix and Alicia Keys & brands such as Nike and Target.
Her most recent work centers around the female gaze and identities of otherness. To achieve such means, she’s teamed up with organizations such as Unity in Color, and Nasty Women Portraits to share stories of inclusivity and solidarity.
It is documented, on her official website, that the thread that ties Bukunmi’s work is her fascination with finding beauty and light in every form of humanity and sharing that light for all the world to see.
Gloria Oloruntobi
C O N T E N T C R E A T O R
More people know her as “Maraji.” She is known to create brilliant digital contents, mostly video skits, in which she mimics people and effortlessly switches between accents in a way that is both amusing and witty. Maraji’s style of comedy is distinct, which helps her command respect, and charge a premium price for her services. She is believed to be one of the most influential internet comedians in Nigeria with millions of followers across social media platforms and one of the highest earners in her field. She described herself as “a normal, shoe in, shirt on, get the job done type of girl.”
Habila Sani
P H O T O G R A P H Y
Habila Sani Mazawaje is an Abuja-based Photographer who sees photography as a mode of expression and a tool for capturing and showcasing the beauty around him to the world. He has an eye for nature, street elements, architecture and portraits. In his portraits, the subjects usually portray joy, hope and upliftment. He was influenced by landscape photographers on instagram, who took amazing pictures of sunset. Sani gets inspiration from elements of nature, like the seas, sky and greens, because of the peace and serenity that comes with the experience. He also takes pictures for Stuffedbox Photography. Sani believes that he was "born to explore and hope to travel around Nigeria, Africa and the world in the nearest future, capturing people, places and moments."
Haneefah Adam
A R T 28 year old Haneefah Adam is a Nigerian-born Visual Artist known for presenting African food in creative ways, by using it to make portraits and other works of art. Growing up with a mother who also loved art, Haneefah has always been artistic and a lover of culture. In 2015, Haneefah, a Medical Scientist by training, came into the limelight when she transformed Barbie dolls into "Hijarbie" (a hijab-wearing Muslim doll). She won the #TechMeetsArtNG exhibition, sponsored by Samsung Nigeria and Rele Gallery in 2016. Her career kick-started after winning the competition and she has since worked with food brands like Dangote Salt and Maggi. Haneefah's inspiration comes from random things, life experiences and culture. To her, everything around her is something that can be transformed into art.
Ifeme C.S
F I L M
Ifeme C.S is a Nigerian Video Director and a Photographer influencing the social culture in the country with his brilliant works ranging from music videos to short film projects to acting roles. The brilliant director has worked with celebrated names like D’banj, Wizkid, Sarz.
Prodigeezy
F I L M Iyabosa Rehoboth, popularly known as Prodigeezy, is a Nigerian prolific Video Director from Edo state. He started his professional journey at only 19-years-old, right after completing his certificate course from Digital Academy - The Film School in Mumbai, India. After graduating from Film School, for 2years, Prodigeezy worked with Aristokrat, the music label which homed Nigerian Afrobeat star, Burna Boy in the early years of his musical career. During his time at the music label, he directed several music videos, including Burna Boy’s single “Boshe Nlo” in 2017. In 2017 however, Prodigeezy left Aristokrat and went into content marketing so as to explore other possibilities and also to flee from the politics in the music video directing industry. Prodigeezy has worked with Aje Films and is also the mastermind behind Falz the Bahd Guy's "This is Nigeria" music video in 2018, which is one of his most brilliant and biggest projects.
Joshua Oluwagbemiga
A R T
Nigerian UX and UI Designer, Joshua Oluwagbemiga has always loved gaming. He grew up playing a lot of games like Call of Duty, Winning Eleven, Mortal Combat Deception, and Freedom Fighters. He got curious about the making of these games and decided to study 3D design through online courses and personal projects, however, 3D design was really complex and he felt he needed a more comprehensive education to master it.
Joshua eventually decided to transfer his creativity to UX and UI design, exploring and discovering everything about UX and UI design.
Over the years, Joshua has worked on several projects like PAWS – a template for veterinarian offices, and AIICO Pension Plus – an app for managing finances.
Since he started learning about the industry, developing his skills, designing apps and websites, Joshua's passion for producing engaging online projects has grown greater.
Kelechi Okafor
C O N T E N T CR E A T O R Kelechi Okafor is a Nigerian-British multi-award-winning actress, a director, a dance innovator and a social commentator. She is a co-founder of a flourishing dance fitness and general badassery studio in London called Kelechnekoff Fitness. She was listed among OkayAfrica’s 100 Women 2018 for her impactful work. She revealed her plans to make further impact in film and theatre productions, and to use her platform to evoke larger community change and to open her own performing arts school.
Ken Nwadiogbu
A R T
Ken Nwadiogbu is a Nigerian born multidisciplinary visual artist. Tagging his method 'contemporealism' Ken defines his style as a fusion that is primarily centered around hyper-realism and contemporary art. In 2019, Ken Nwadiogbu was awarded the prize for visual artist at The Future Awards Africa. Nwadiogbu earned a B.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. His interest in art and his career began while he was still at the university, even with no formal training. Inspired by issues relating to those around him, he began creating works that reflect the everyday struggles of people like him, with the hopes of making a change in his community.
Kiki Mordi
C O N T E N T CR E A T O R
Kiki Mordi is a Nigerian writer, journalist, media personality, and filmmaker. In 2016, she won the award of Outstanding Radio Program Presenter at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards. The journalist who hails from Rivers state has been identified as a voice for women who are victims of sexual harassment and gender-based violence. Having been a victim of sexual harassemnt that led to her drooping out of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, The journalist has heralded many undercover investigations on sexual abuse and gender-based violence. Her most recent work is the 'sex of grade' documentary through BBC Africa Eye.
Koromone Koroye
C O N T E N T C R E A T I O N
Koromone Koroye is a storyteller, a creative writer and a brand manager. She is also a thinker, who prefers to be seen as extremely organized, hardworking, fast learning, and a performing artist with great interests in the performing arts community. She has held several roles in different firms like Flutterwave and Dubai Fit Foodie, in which she actively participated in impactful projects. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Creative Writing, both from Hofstra University.
Miracle Otugo
P H O T O G R A P H Y
Miracle Otugo loves creating moody, grim, fantasy, and conceptual photography.
He is a creative photographer who knows how to add immersive effects to photos, remove or change a photo's background, adding cool and unbelievable effects to his works.
He is not only a Photographer but also Writer, Graphic Designer, Short Story Teller and Movie Director. He basically delves into anything that sparks his interest.
Nengi Nelson
A R T Nelson is a Portrait and Documentary photographer born and raised in Rivers state Nigeria. Currently residing in Lagos, Nigeria, photography has always been the easiest means through which the Nengi connect with individuals across different spectrums of life. As a Nigerian photographer, his work sparks authenticity, stories of both individuals and communities within and beyond Nigeria highlighting joy, progression, and the everyday struggles of life. With over 4 years of experience he has been able to lend his skills to different organisations and contributed in telling their stories.
Obongjayar
M U S I C
Obogjayar is the artist name of Steven Umoh. He is a Nigerian musical artist based in London. His style of music is a fusion of afrobeat, spoken word, soul, and electronic music, combined with lyrics that incorporates spiritual overtones and a deep voice that brings together all these elements into one enjoyable piece. Obogjayar has put out multiple projects including Home, Bassey, and contributed to Richard Russell's 2017 EP, Close But Not Quite. His debut project, Home, was described by Noisey as "a unique voice: one that navigates darkness with nocturnal, near-spiritual hymns.”
Ose Adeniyi
A R T
Ozzy Etomi
S O C I A L I M P A C T
Ozzy is a writer and social impact advocate who examines themes around gender, feminism, culture and shared human experiences. She is also a professional designer, earning her stripes at the Parsons School of Design in New York. In 2016, she bagged the title of the top writers on Medium, and is currently writing a book titled ‘The Women Before Me’, a collection of Essays about coloring outside the lines as an African woman.
Olutimehin Adegbeye
S O C I A L I M P A C T
OluTimehin Adegbeye is a writer, editor and activist born and raised in Nigeria. She studied Economics at the University of Ibadan. Her works focuses on feminism, gender, sexuality and poverty. She is also passionate about producing and disseminating knowledge about women’s rights and live experiences in Nigeria. Timehin regularly writes about women rights, gender, politics and other social issues on Africa Is A Country, ThisIsAfrica, BellaNaija, and many other publications. In 2017, she was a speaker at TEDGlobal where she gave a talk titled ”'Who Belongs in a City?" and in 2015, she participated in Chimamanda Adichie's Farafina Trust Creative Writing Workshop in Lagos. Besides the TED stage, Timehin has also spoken at various global conferences like the Oslo Urban Arena, the inaugural Urban 20 Summit, the Women Deliver Conference, the Up Close and Liveable festival, the AWID forum and also at several universities. In 2019, she was awarded the Gerald Kraak Prize for her non-fiction piece "Mothers and Men". Timehin believes that girls/women deserve to be autonomous, safe and live full lives.
Oluwaseun Osowobi
S O C I A L I M P A C T
Social Impact Advocate Oluwaseun is a passionate woman who loves what she does. Born and raised in Nigeria, She received a master’s degree in International Relations at Swansea University, United Kingdom, and a bachelor’s degree in Local Government and Development Studies at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. As the Executive Director of Stand to End Rape Initiative (STER), she is responsible for conducting advocacy and project implementation and ensuring survivors of gender-based violence receive medical, legal, and psycho-social services. Osowobi is especially concerned about gender-based violence and human rights.
Oroma Elewa
W R I T I N G
Oroma is a writer, performance artist, director and an actor. She is a Former EIC & Founder of Pop'Africana (2009-2014), Author of the Performance Primer, CRUSHED GUAVA LEAVES. She's passionate about showing the African roots, African culture and values to the world.
Pelumi Andikan
P H O T O G R A P H Y
Oluwapelumi ‘Andikan’ Edwin is a young lifestyle and portrait photographer from Akwa-Ibom state, Nigeria. Having spent most of his time in the city of Lagos, and at Middlesex University, Dubai where he studied business information systems, Pelunmi's work speaks of originality and authenticity. For him, photography started out as a joke, but over the years he's been able to make the most out of it. He has also hinted that he draws inspiration from the people around him, his experiences and the good in people he sees.
Prettyboy-D-O
M U S I C
The Musician for a long time, stated that he was trying to conform to the commercial sound that was dominating the mainstream, but it just wasn’t him. He started believing more in his sound and is working to be consistent
D-O from all observations, is trying to be a voice of the people. He wants to be associated with the quality of being “real” when singing about anything.
He also uses his music to address challenging issues in the country. This can be seen in “Chop Elbow” where he talks about some socio-political issues that frustrates him.
Pretttyboy basically just wants to leave a mark on his game and wants to set a legacy for people to remember his name when he dies.
Rema
M U S I C
Divine Ikubor – now strictly known as Rema. Has been making music in Benin since he was 11. Starting out as a rapper in a church group but eventually changing his sound to fit the popular sound in his community. Rema’s self-titled debut EP, his first outing since signing to Mavin Records, has been a streaming behemoth. Less than a week after its release, “Dumebi” the standout cut was number one song on Apple Music, with all 4 tracks on the EP featuring on the streaming platform’s top 10 chart in Nigeria.
Rema admits he’s finding his feet in the Pop world, but credits some of that success working with producers who are willing to step outside of the box . He is a young, fresh-faced artist, trying to convince a whole nation to try something a little bit different. Divine Ikubor has put Benin City on his back, and he’s ready to take them to the world.
Ruth Sotoye
W R I T I N G
Ruth Sutoyé is a poet, facilitator, creative producer and visual artist. She is a Roundhouse Resident Artist, Barbican Young Poet alumna, member of SXWKS collective, and currently one of London's Boat Poets-in-Residence. Ruth’s works have featured in several publications and platforms including Peepal Tree Press, True Africa, Opus, Bad Betty Press and The Cob Gallery. Commissions include Africa Utopia at Southbank Centre and Music4MentalHealth.
Ruth serves as the project manager for Heaux Noire: an organisation amplifying the work of Black and Brown womxn artists. She has performed across the UK and abroad, gracing stages including St Paul's Cathedral, Lagos International Poetry Festival and Hope College, USA.
Straffitti
M U S I C
Olawale Olukolade also known as Straffitti is a multi-talented Nigerian Rapper, Graphic designer, Photographer, Image consultant, Video Producer & Fashion Designer. He rose to Prominence as a Graphic Designer & Image consultant for several Nigerian Celebrities and Creative project releases. He is the founder of a creative group “Thirsty Worldwide” acting as a key role in the design, visuals, Quality control, content development for the group.
Raji Bamidele
A R T Raji Bamidele Abdulgaffar also known as Radelart on social media platforms is an artist and illustrator. He is from the centre north of Nigeria (Kogi state). Raji is also a silver member of the Africa’s young entrepreneurs (AYE), and an award-winning artist at the 2015 Life In My City Art Festival (LIMCAF), the overall best in Lagos entry winning the CCA (CENTER OF CONTEMPORARY ART) award prize, hosted by Bisi Silva, he also had a group exhibition themed “INSANITY” at omenka gallery in 2016. He believes that art defines him because as a child, he had always been fascinated with creativity. He is a passionate, self-taught artist who pays attention to detail, expression, emotions and identity.
Stephanie Nnamani
A R T
Nigerian born photographer and visual artist Stephanie Nnamani is a most especially concerned about the narrative of historical events that involve black women. Looking back to the to the Victorian era of social and cultural change, Nnamani presents her subjects with the magnificence and status symbolized by formal oil painting techniques. She is committed to womanhood, African roots, what it means to be black in the world then and now and being inspired by the driven spirit of Nigerians thriving under a governance that has systematically showed mediocre leadership.
Suleiman Gwadah
A R T
Suleiman Gwadah, known popularly as Pacmartian, is a self taught Digital Artist/Illustrator from Kaduna, Nigeria. Through other artists' blogs and YouTube, he taught himself digital illustration. Gwadah had always been interested in painting, drawing, and arts in his childhood but took a hiatus in this interest to pursue Engineering in school, however, he reunited with arts after school. Sulieman Gwanda gets his inspiration from "the challenge of fusing African art, pop culture and folklore with elements of sci-fi, fantasy and horror genres." He is interested in creating custom artwork by combining his fine art skills with illustration software, With high-quality standards in the art of illustration Suleiman's work not only provides originality but also shows creativity with custom artwork combined with fine art skills with illustration software, Suleiman's work creates a vivid imagination.
Temitayo Aina
F I L M
Aina is the co-founder of Spacebook.ng. His major roles are building market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships. He identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
TG Omori
F I L M
TG Omori is a 24-year-old music video director who is emphatically turning things around in that space. The young creative has directed multiple award-winning videos and projects and has as well bagged a couple of accolades to his name. Inspired by his love for originality and uniqueness the director has championed many projects that spoke for itself. TG Omori is responsible for 2019's most audacious music videos—from Naira Marley to Tekno to Zlatan projects that show his amazing creative process.
Uche Umolu
S O C I A L I M P A C T
Uche Umolu who is a Canada-based activist, is the founder of The Consent Workshop. The Consent Workshop aims to deconstruct rape culture through discourse on the boundaries of consent and sexual violence. In addition, the organisation also provides necessary legal and mental health resources for survivors of sexual abuse. Uche realised that justice for the sexual violence simply does not exist within our system, so she knew she had to invest her time into creating a sustainable solution to sexual violence. TCW in the long-run, aims to raise social awareness and provide resources for victims to handle situations adequately, particularly younger kids who are simply unaware and unable to recognise sexual abuse happening to them. For every school reach we’ve done, and after every class on consent, at least one child reaches out to us about being molest
Tobe Nwigwe
M U S I C Tobe Nwigwe is a Houston-based rapper who spreads inspirational, meaningful messages through his music. His self-described aim is to "make purpose popular." He is easily recognizable by his deep yet gentle voice and exceptionally agile rhyming style. He is highly prolific, regularly releasing new songs and videos, often co-starring his wife, Ivory Rogers (simply known as Fat), and producer LaNell Grant (aka Nell). His songs have been collected on full-length releases such as 2018's The Originals.
Toyin Odutola
A R T
Toyin Ojih Odutola hails from Ife, Nigeria. Creates multimedia drawings on various surfaces investigating formulaic representations, her drawings show how such images can be unreliable, systemic, and socially-coded. Her drawings addresses social issues and some everyday life activities as it comes. She has participated in exhibitions at various institutions, including The Drawing Center, New York (2018—19); Whitney Museum of American Art, New York (2017—18); Brooklyn Museum, New York (2016); Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (2015); Studio Museum Harlem, New York (2015, 2012); Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield (2013); and Menil Collection, Houston, (2012)
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