Dr. Ngozi Rosemary Akande wearing traditional Nigerian attire with purple gele and aso-oke fabric

Dr. Ngozi Rosemary Akande

A contemplative practice of color, memory, and form.

Contemporary Nigerian artist exploring emotion and cultural heritage through harmonious blues, oranges, and reds—with fabric textures that connect to ancestral roots.

Art as Healing, Culture as Foundation

"My artistic journey is driven by impulse and emotion. Paint becomes my language—a therapeutic outlet that helps me process feelings and reaffirm my worth. Through harmonious color and fabric textures, I bridge emotional catharsis with cultural preservation."

Upcoming Event

7th World Children's Festival

Celebrating America's 250th Birthday on the National Mall

7th World Children's Festival poster on the National Mall, Washington D.C.

Dr. Ngozi Akande will lead the Nigerian delegation representing at the festival.

Hosted by the International Child Art Foundation, the festival brings together young artists from the Arts Olympiad with over 200 subject-matter experts across three themed days: Health & Environment, Creativity & Imagination, and Peace & Leadership.

July 25 – 27, 2026 · National Mall at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.