the blotted

Using beaded masks, fur coats and illusory camera techniques— Michael manages to preserve performance art, and frenetic motion into freeze frames that forces one to introspect. You can read our full critique of Masqueradism here: theblotted.com/2025/05/18/mas…

Michael Oyinbokure’s photography project, titled “Masqueradism” captures migration as a constant state of flux. Flux as in physical displacement, and also, flux as in change of identity.

You can read our review of Back For Ground last time it showed here: theblotted.com/2022/09/25/ibi…

In 2022, we wrote a review of @thisibi and @sabiartslimited rivetting play titled “Back for Ground.” We thought the play was so memorable it deserved to be shown again, and this time to a bigger audience. It’s finally happening at MUSON: get tickets tix.africa/discover/backf…

In this review + interview, The Blotted dives into the concept of the apocalypse, SIRA*’s existential music and Zina’s artistic background. theblotted.com/2024/10/26/sir…

Multidisciplinary artist, Zina Saro-Wiwa under her music moniker, SIRA* recently released a hypnotic LP that blends Niger Delta influences with deep European house music (amongst many other genres).

Abayomi Shogbade’s “Whispers of the Tide” explores these two sides. It is a photo project created at the beach, “close to nature,” he says “I once had a friend of mine in Swansea here climb the mountain to pray and he found his breakthrough.”

Spirituality in African Culture can be likened to a coin— one side embodies ‘man as seeker of higher purpose’, the other side representing man becoming spirit as he wears the mask during celebrations. theblotted.com/2024/09/13/aba…

Photographer, Levi Oluka @levithegrapher embraces street photography as a form of expression, and a gift to the next generation. Over the past couple of years, Levi has consistently captured Lagos in candid fashion within his ‘City of Dreamers’ project.

“Shuku Stories: A Journey of Heritage and Beauty” and “The Affairs of Awuru” which offers commentary on the nature of Dada (natural dreadlocks) in Yoruba culture.

Favour Ben, @Mizbenfa creates unique experiences using everyday household materials. In this piece, we look at her art journey so far, and also— inspect two of her recent Hair Projects. theblotted.com/2024/07/11/fav…

He explores his Igbo background in the “Origin” series. He deconstructs human emotions in “grief” and visually represents the struggle of African slaves in “City on the Hill” Read more about this tentative, multi-disciplinary artist on The Blotted.

Mixed media expressionist, Favour Agumadu draws from numerous African stories across history to create urgent pieces that makes us feel. theblotted.com/2024/02/15/fav…

Culture writer, @akinnitomide responds to racist allegations and general uproar over Slawn’s Minstrel inspired artwork titled: “The Three Yoruba Brothers.” The piece recently sold for £31,750 at Sotheby’s auction. theblotted.com/2024/03/31/opi…

‘…. while the imagery and language of tourism marketing, especially safari, remain overwhelmingly oriented to wealthy foreign travelers. As Ayomide Aborowa, founder of Lagos-based Irin Journal, puts it: “We are not the target market. I don’t feel welcome or invited.”’

Travel guide, Aina Dada of @thefaraway__ talks about how curated African travel experiences are not designed with Africans in mind. theblotted.com/2024/03/02/afr…

Read our essay on Favour Nwokocha here: theblotted.com/2024/02/07/fav…

Digital artist, Favour Nwokocha creates expressive illustrations digging deep into her subconscious. Her palette of works make judicious use of light and dark, with artworks flirting with an amoled style.