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From Lagos Streets to Digital Art: Yomi’s Photography Journey

Craftzine, FeatureOctober 1, 202615Views 0Likes 0Comments

Photographer and digital artist Yomi documents daily life on the streets of Lagos, then reimagines it as striking digital art. In this conversation, he talks about why process matters in the age of AI, why artists should protect their work, and what galleries could do better. Let's start with you: who are you, and what…

Timothy Olalekan Popoola: Teacher, Paper Collage Artist.

Craftzine, FeatureSeptember 5, 202628Views 0Likes 0Comments

Most people walk past old newspapers without a second thought. Timothy Olalekan Popoola turns them into art that moves — literally, capturing dancers and figures in motion from nothing but scraps and glue. This is how a fine art teacher from Osun State built a career out of what everyone else throws away. Let's start…

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Adedamola Adebukola: The Mural Artist Behind Theartspace.ng’s Clay Jewelry

Craftzine, FeatureSeptember 4, 202626Views 1Like 0Comments

Theartspace.ng started in Abeokuta with one clear focus: bold, large-scale murals and custom paintings. Adedamola Adebukola, the founder, built the brand on walls that tell stories. But she never stuck to just one material. That curiosity took her from paint to clay, and now Theartspace.ng makes wearable jewelry too. This is the story of…

The Tall Artist: How Oluwanifemi Abiodun Turns Pain, Memory and Culture Into Art.

Craftzine, FeatureAugust 31, 202629Views 0Likes 0Comments

Some artists paint what they see. Oluwanifemi Abiodun — known as The Tall Artist — paints, films, and archives what refuses to leave his mind. In this Craftzine feature, he opens up about turning personal pain into public art, and why documenting the process matters as much as the finished piece. Let's start with you,…

Interior Designer Hawau Temilade Wants You to Question If Your Furniture Was Made in Nigeria.

Craftzine, FeatureAugust 21, 202624Views 1Like 0Comments

If you ask Hawau Temilade what interior design means to her, she won't start with furniture. Hawau Temilade doesn't just design spaces; she reads people. As founder of AURA by HT, she turns lifestyles into rooms you can actually feel. She's been documenting the messy, human process behind it for years. Here, she talks about…

Inside the Creative Journey of Nigerian Visual Artist Moses

Craftzine, Feature, NewsAugust 5, 202626Views 1Like 0Comments

Moses Olugbenro is a multidisciplinary Nigerian visual artist whose work explores emotion, African tradition, and the human form. Born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in the late 90's, his practice has evolved from charcoal drawing to oil painting, with ambitions to explore activism and social commentary through his art. We spoke with Moses about his creative…

Art and Craft Pricing: What Every Crafter Should Know

News and Expert Tips, OpinionsJuly 15, 202645Views 0Likes 0Comments

Let's be honest about something: pricing is where many craftpreneurs quietly lose confidence. You know your work is good. Your customers know it too; they say so, in the comments, in the DMs, in the "how much for this?" messages that come in every week. But when it's time actually to put a number on…

Celebrating Aisha Lumumba: Quilting Artist with a Mission

News and Expert TipsJune 10, 2025136Views 0Likes 0Comments

Aisha Lumumba’s hands move deftly, stitching together vibrant fabrics that tell stories of African American history and culture. It’s hard to imagine that this passionate quilter was once unimpressed by the very craft that now drives her creativity.

Get Featured in theTCC Craftzine: A Call for African Creatives

Craftzine, News and Expert TipsJune 1, 2025110Views 0Likes 0Comments

Calling All CraftStars, Craftpreneurs & Creative Spirits of African Descent! Big News from The Crafters Connect (TCC)! Are you ready to amplify your craft and put your work in the spotlight? Here’s your golden chance! Get Featured in the TCC Craftzine! Showcase your unique art, handmade creations, or craftpreneurship journey to a global audience passionate…

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From Lagos Streets to Digital Art: Yomi’s Photography Journey

Timothy Olalekan Popoola: Teacher, Paper Collage Artist.

Adedamola Adebukola: The Mural Artist Behind Theartspace.ng’s Clay Jewelry

The Tall Artist: How Oluwanifemi Abiodun Turns Pain, Memory and Culture Into Art.

Interior Designer Hawau Temilade Wants You to Question If Your Furniture Was Made in Nigeria.

Inside the Creative Journey of Nigerian Visual Artist Moses

Art and Craft Pricing: What Every Crafter Should Know

Celebrating Aisha Lumumba: Quilting Artist with a Mission

Get Featured in theTCC Craftzine: A Call for African Creatives

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