Anthony Azekwoh

Anthony Azekwoh is a digital artist and author who lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria. A native of the bustling city, his paintings possess a stunning depth in their appearance, inviting viewers to unravel their stories. Anthony first took an interest in writing at 13, and art at 16, initially drawing with ink pens on paper before moving to Adobe Photoshop. Entirely self-taught, what his work lacks in technical skill, it certainly supplements with heart. His distinctive art style creates captivating mystical worlds where his characters are brought to life. His multidisciplinary approach to art is a testament to his endless yearning for self-expression. As an author, his writing is often myth-inspired, heavily imbibed with historical context. He has also worked as a voiceover artist as well as a project member on a creative magazine and a mental health app. “In everything I do – writing, art or otherwise –I'm trying to tell a story as honestly as I can, I'm trying to tell the truth,” he explains. Anthony’s artwork has been seen by millions around the world; his writing, by thousands. He was the recipient of the Awele Trust Prize in 2017 and the Loose Convo $1000 grant in 2018. He has written five books, the third released through a publishing deal with American publisher, Inkwell Publishing. He has also published a series with Nigerian literary magazine Brittle Paper. He has worked with Show Dem Camp, Masego, Adekunle Gold, Blaqbonez and many more international clients. His artwork has been shown at exhibitions around Lagos and will be shown at more in the coming months. He has also been covered in publications like Yahoo Finance, Culture Custodian, Techpoint Africa and Olongo Africa,etc. With his artwork shown in Lagos, Denver, Abuja and upcoming shows in Ghana, San Francisco and others, Anthony Azekwoh is a name more people will be hearing of. And with sold-out NFT collections, he has set up the The Rosemary Fund, a grant for Nigerian artists.