Tomisin Olabode’s latest portraits are influenced by modern pop culture and traditional Yoruba face markings. This series, painted with acrylic on alabaster paper, is a colorful exploration of culture and individuality. Follow @tomisynolabode to explore more of his captivating work.

Tomisin Olabode's portraits blend modern pop culture and traditional Yoruba face markings.

Lagos Meet is showcasing talented Nigerian creators and hosting 'playful' meetups and insightful conversations to inspire more excellent work.

Lagos Meet

Yoruba Face Markings

This project is a collaboration between Lasisi Ridwan and ‘X the Villain’. They named it 'A Tribute to Basquiat' and are honoring the famous artist and his artistic style, while also addressing important social issues such as the War in Gaza and corruption in Nigeria.

"A collaborative piece between @x_the_villain 🤝 @real1_art. This piece originates from the deceptive nature of humans, Real1 came up with the idea and did majority of the storytelling of this iconic piece. I believe in his creative power and proud of his growth and progress. Watch out for my brother @real1_art …👁️!"

Lasisi Ridwan and 'X the Villain' collaborate on 'A Tribute to Basquiat', addressing social issues through art.

A Tribute to Basquiat

Olamide Agunbiade is an illustrator and digital artist known for his beautiful and thought-provoking artworks.

The ghostly white eyes of the subject, with no pupils, evoke a sense of the mystical, while the Yoruba tribal marks ground the piece in a rich cultural context. This blend of realism and surrealism is a hallmark of Olamide’s work, making each piece a conversation starter.

When you look at this picture, what do you think or feel? You can follow Olamide's work on Instagram 

 to see more of his beautiful art and how he mixes old traditions with strange and dreamlike ideas.


Profile of Olamide Agunbiade, an illustrator known for blending realism and surrealism in his thought-provoking artworks.

Mystical Art

Duro also uses his satirical approach, and comic-style illustrations, to boldly addresses socio-political issues he cares about. Duro stands out for his ability to bring humor and depth to his illustrations while remaining firmly rooted in Nigerian pop culture. His characters feel relatable and alive, drawing inspiration from real people and everyday experiences.

Duro Arts, a Nigerian artist, influences pop culture with his humorous, relatable illustrations.