Diaspora artists whose work focuses on themes and narratives that are rooted in or responding to West African cultural values and ideas.
Each artist will give a brief presentation of their work on the Main Stage, followed by a breakout discussion in Sessions moderated by Mazzi Odu.
Part 1: Ndidi Ekubia, Akebehi Kpolo, Satta Matturi
Part 2: Jariet Oloyé, Adaesi Ukairo
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Ndidi Ekubia
Ndidi Ekubia is a contemporary silversmith who has been creating stunning silverware from London since 1998. Through her use of traditional hand-raising techniques and inspirations…
Akebehi Kpolo
Akebehi Kpolo, OHIRI Creative Director, was born and raised in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, in a family where the preservation of African cultural heritage was very…
Satta Matturi
Satta Matturi is the founder and creative lead of the award-winning brand, Matturi Fine Jewellery, which she founded after a 17-year diamond career working in…
Jariet Oloyé
Based in London Jariet Oloyé is a jewellery and objects artist. Her work is rooted in culture, heritage, and history. She has a passion to…
Adaesi Ukairo
Adaesi Ukairo is a metalsmith making sculptural forms from copper and brass. Using hammers and forming stakes she moulds and shapes instinctively, engaging the metal’s…
Mazzi Odu
Mazzi Odu is a writer, editor and cultural consultant based in Lagos, Nigeria. Of Ugandan descent, her work has focused on fashion, design, art and…