A new group exhibition called Wake Up! kicks off March 21 at Angels & Muse gallery in Ikoyi, Lagos. The show gathers contemporary art and photography from eight up-and-coming Nigerian artists, curated by Awele Onwordi.
Onwordi, a communications grad and artist, put together works by Ade(To)Juwon Anthony Adeniyi, Franklyn Okoye, Charles Lasisi, Ajilore Kehinde, Chuka Onwordi, Joshua Bakare, Lohi Simone, and herself. Pieces cover photography, digital art, and painting. She describes it as a push to spotlight young creatives, shaking up old ideas about Nigerian art with a fresh look tied to youth life, digital vibes, and shifting identities. QED.ng and Freedom Online report the details.
Opening Details
Doors open at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the gallery on 5 Sumbo Jibowu, off Ribadu on Awolowo Road. QED.ng notes it runs as a bridge for different generations, sparking talks on how new artists redefine Nigerian scenes through bold experiments and real stories.
Live Music Kickoff
Local musician treygtk performs tracks from his upcoming debut Party Tears. He calls it a mix of longing, lost love, and upbeat rhythms. Both sources highlight how the event aims to value young voices on a bigger stage.
- Venue: Angels & Muse, 5 Sumbo Jibowu, off Ribadu, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi
- Date: March 21, 3 p.m.
- Curator: Awele Onwordi
- Artists: Ade(To)Juwon Anthony Adeniyi, Franklyn Okoye, Charles Lasisi, Ajilore Kehinde, Chuka Onwordi, Joshua Bakare, Lohi Simone, Awele Onwordi