
IN CONVERSATION
Exclusive interviews with African Contemporary Artists uncovering their unique story with no filters.

Abdoulaye SOW : From Healing to Art: “Nature is our Teacher.”
The art of Abdoulaye SOW is both an ode to nature and a tribute to ancestral knowledge. Using pigments extracted from the Mbant Maré plant, a natural remedy that once healed him, SOW delves into the essence of human existence, urging us to reconnect with the Earth as a vital source of wisdom. While deeply inspired by Mother Nature, the artist draws even greater influence from his own mother, whose presence and teachings have left a profound imprint on his artistic identity. The cure lies in nature, he reminds us. We must embrace it, alongside spirituality, to reach a higher state of consciousness.

A closer look at Barry YUSUFU’s future classics
A deep thinker with a contemplative mind, Barry YUSUFU in this interview shares his reflections with Mayi Arts as we retrace the steps of his singular artistic journey. The Nigerian-born artist is currently based in London, where he is completing a Master’s degree at Central Saint Martins.

In Conversation: Lucky Mamu UNU contemporary storyteller
Depth and introspection emerge from Lucky Mamu UNU cinematographic photography. The Effurun (Warri, Nigeria) native explores identity shift and exploration through his lenses often using sharp contrasts to merge individuality with the collective. A gentle invitation to explore the mysteries of the human soul.

Sungi MLENGEYA presents Tides of Being, a captivating new chapter
In this exclusive interview with Mayì Arts, Sungi Mlengeya shares the inspirations behind Tides of Being, her latest exhibition opening in New York on April 10. As she explores new techniques and embraces greater confidence in her artistic expression, Mlengeya delves into the joyful dance of life that her art so effortlessly exudes.

Tuli MEKONDJO MBUMBA, The Stellenbosch Triennale Specials
In this exclusive interview, Tuli MEKONDJO invites us to dive deep into forgotten chapters of Namibia while exploring the inspirations behind her installation at the Stellenbosch Triennale Eshina lyo ku topa topa/Typewriter.

In Conversation : Anastasie LANGU LAWINNER or the Embodiment of Resilience
In this interview, Anastasie Langu Lawinner shares her journey, marked by an unwavering determination to succeed in the face of adversity. She recounts her beginnings and her path to France in 2022. Through her intense and intimate work, Anastasie invites us to look at our realities without embellishment, with raw sincerity.

Sacred Womanhood
Inside Manyaku Mashilo’s Art exploring the healing power of ‘The Laying of Hands’
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