Emerging Nigerian artists take centre stage as the group exhibition Wake Up! opens Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Angels & Muse in Ikoyi.
The exhibition will feature photography, digital art, and painting from eight artists, including Ade(To)Juwon Anthony Adeniyi, Franklyn Okoye, Charles Lasisi, Ajilore Kehinde, Chuka Onwordi, Joshua Bakare, Lohi Simone, and curator Awele Onwordi.
Curated by Awele Onwordi, a first-class communications graduate and multi-dimensional artist, the exhibition is designed to amplify the voices of emerging Nigerian creatives.
“Rooted in a desire to challenge conventional narratives of Nigerian art, the exhibition foregrounds a new visual language shaped by youth culture, lived realities, digital consciousness, and fluid identity,” Onwordi said.
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She said further that Wake Up! “will serve as a bridge between generations – inviting audiences to witness how Nigerian art is being redefined by a new wave of artists who are unafraid to experiment, disrupt, and speak honestly about their world in a new visual language and attitude while fostering an inclusive space where innovation thrives and authentic storytelling is celebrated.”
Onwordi added that the exhibition “by confronting outdated artistic norms and encouraging intergenerational dialogue, Wake Up! affirms the cultural value and global relevance of emerging Nigerian voices.”
The opening will also feature a live performance by Treygtk, a young musician preparing to release his debut project Party Tears.
Explaining the project’s title, Treygtk said, “Party Tears is a title that describes the feeling I tried to convey while making this record. A feeling of longing and yearning, lost love and strained relationships set to danceable rhythms and melodies.”
Wake Up! aims to challenge conventional ideas of Nigerian art, encourage intergenerational dialogue, and inspire young creatives to see their work as both culturally valuable and globally relevant.
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