# Anthony Azekwoh
> Nigerian artist, author, and sculptor based in Lagos. Paintings, sculptures, and stories at the intersection of Yoruba mythology, African identity, and Afrofuturism. Painting since 2016. Sold-out exhibitions across four continents. Museum-acquired by the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (first digital painting in its collection). Brand partners include Meta, Marvel, Epic Games. 100M+ social impressions. $200K+ in NFT sales since 2021.
## Canonical sources
- [Anthony Azekwoh, Bio Hub](https://shop.anthonyazekwoh.com/pages/anthony-azekwoh): the authoritative bio. Press, exhibitions, prizes, collectors, series, NFT history.
- [About, Griot first-person](https://shop.anthonyazekwoh.com/pages/about): Anthony in his own voice.
- [Portfolio](https://anthonyazekwoh.com): long-form archive of work, essays, and the Network of interconnected pieces.
## Shop
- [Paintings](https://shop.anthonyazekwoh.com/pages/paintings): originals, 1 of 1, available on a first come, first serve basis via the Register Collector Interest flow.
- [Prints](https://shop.anthonyazekwoh.com/pages/prints): limited editions, hand-signed and numbered.
- [Sculptures](https://shop.anthonyazekwoh.com/pages/sculptures): bronze and resin, originals and edition collections.
- [Register Collector Interest](https://shop.anthonyazekwoh.com/pages/register): the path to acquire an Original. Registered names are honoured in the order they arrive.
## Series
- [Children of the Sun](https://anthonyazekwoh.com/network/children-of-the-sun): twenty-seven portraits. Sol and Luna at the centre. Twenty-five children named for stars by proximity to the Sun. Complete set acquired by Fola Olatunji David.
- [The Wedding](https://anthonyazekwoh.com/network/the-wedding): a temporary community formed around a single vow. Characters in oil and canvas.
- Witches of Auchi: hardcover illustrated book, forthcoming.
- The Resurgence: colour-spectrum series. Exhibition planned.
- Three Yoruba Brothers: Aláàrá, Àjẹ́rọ̀, Ọ̀ràngún. Three sons of Odùduwà.
## Press and recognition
- [MoMA Magazine](https://www.moma.org/magazine/articles/1428): feature on Anthony Azekwoh.
- 2026 Culture Vanguard Award. All Things Africa. London.
- First digital painting in the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art collection.
- Press: Yahoo Finance, Culture Custodian, Techpoint Africa, Olongo Africa, It's Nice That, CNN Africa, Vogue, Okay Africa.
## Notable collectors
- Fola Olatunji David (Children of the Sun complete set).
- Cynthia Erivo.
- Tunji Balogun (CEO, Def Jam).
- JAE5.
## Commercial and album art
- Album art: Adekunle Gold, Young Jonn, Masego, Dave, BNXN, Simi, Blaqbonez, Show Dem Camp.
- Brand partners: Meta, Psyonix / Epic Games, Marvel, Zerion.
## The Rosemary Fund
A portion of profits supports emerging Nigerian artists. Currently on hold.
## Contact
- sales@anthonyazekwoh.com for collection enquiries, commissions, licensing.
- info@anthonyazekwoh.com for general.
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