Series: The Lane
Every creative has a story that brought them here. First-person interviews with creatives across industries. Each issue is in partnership with, and guest-curated by a different organization.
Dan Dizzy is Creating Attention-Grabbing Rap Flows on the Go
Born Daniel Tuotamuno Darius in the bustling city of Port Harcourt, Nigeria,…
Ernest Raja Nettey is Facilitating Joy to the Grassroot Through Dance
Ernest Raja Nettey, popularly known as Starter, the charismatic professional dancer from…
Yasmine Fofana’s Solution to Abidjan’s Online Food Information Problem
Yasmine Fofana obtained a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a…
Ogranya Uses Music as an Outlet to Vocalise Emotions
Born into a musically inclined family, singer, songwriter and performing artist Ogranya…
Perliks is Not Afraid to Embrace Unconventionality
Abdulrasaq Adebayo Babalola popularly known by his production name, A Perliks Definition,…
Oladeji Onwugbufor uses digital art as a medium for self-representation
Oladeji Onwugbufor is a UK-born Nigerian-based digital artist who has had a…
Lex Ash: The Artist, Artiste and (Low-key) Tech Bro
Mainly renowned for his fresh, captivating photography style, Lex Ash has ventured…
How Johnson Ocheja is setting the standard for self-taught contemporary artists
We sat down with Johnson Ocheja as part of The Creative Lane,…
For artist Matthew Eguavoen, the highest calling is to ignite change
Despite being a self-taught artist, Matthew Eguavoen, a full-time contemporary painter from…
Iyanu Adebiyi creates poetry as a tool for personal and interpersonal healing
As opposed to finding poetry, Nigerian poet and spoken word artist Iyanu…