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“I paint the unseen — spirit, struggle, memory, and joy. My canvas is my voice.”
Azuka

biography

Azuka is a Nigerian visual artist whose work blends abstract forms, Afrocentric portraiture, and elements of realism. Born and raised in West Africa, Azuka’s paintings explore identity, emotion, nature, and the rhythms of culture — often blurring the lines between reality and imagination. Each brushstroke carries a story, celebrating the deep connection between the self and the world around us.

Awards

The Lagos Visual Arts Residency

AfroArt Foundation Grant

The Heritage Brush Award (West Africa)

Roots & Rhythm Artist Fellowship