Anthony Azekwoh is a multidisciplinary artist and writer whose work blends African mythology, contemporary culture and vivid symbolism. His paintings, stories and digital art explore imagination in bold ways.
He is being honoured for the impressive, four-month-long rollout of his digital art series, The Wedding, which drew widespread attention and critical acclaim. The collection became one of the year’s most discussed pieces of art, cementing his dominance in the Nigerian art scene.