Nigerian Creatives Are Trending And We’re Here For It

Nigerian creatives don’t get enough recognition for their work and talent. Artist Olaloye Bunmi decided to start something by creating a hashtag to showcase their work, and called on fellow Nigerian creatives to join in.

Starting a hashtag to celebrate and appreciate Nigerian creatives✊🏾

RTs are greatly appreciated! #WeAreNigerianCreatives pic.twitter.com/RgYmtkJOB5

— Olaloye Bunmi 🎨 (@gangwolf360) February 23, 2018

Numerous artists responded to the call, showcasing all styles of beautiful art.

“In your work be legendary, in your life, make history”. i am a brand and digital art enthusiast https://t.co/4KAp6CzC0k #WeAreNigerianCreatives pic.twitter.com/7086zrYPTV

— Brand Connoisseur (@olugbengajimoh) February 27, 2018

hey there! i am Godwin Akpan. i am an illustrator and concept artist. i love fantasy art. #WeAreNigerianCreatives pic.twitter.com/HMGgRB0TDo

— Godwin Akpan (@Gordiluv) February 27, 2018

Hi my name princess, I love drawing black women and I’m Nigerian 😁 #WeAreNigerianCreatives #drawingwhileblack pic.twitter.com/gJwnuXFCv7

— princess kay (@princess_kay__) February 28, 2018

Hi, my name is Gbenga Emmanuel Ajetomobi, I am a 3D generalist and this are some of my works#WeAreNigerianCreatives pic.twitter.com/hjsRHwR0BP

— Gbenga E Ajetomobi (@HBd_Animations) February 26, 2018

Hey there! I'm Ohab TBJ. I am a fashion illustrator. I am Nigerian. #WeAreNigerianCreatives pic.twitter.com/Y7ME6I6IPd

— Papi (@OhabTBJ) February 27, 2018

Hey, I'm Ikechukwu Nnadi.
I'm an artist. And I'm from Nigeria 🇳🇬 #WeAreNigerianCreatives pic.twitter.com/L9pd0cckKW

— Nnadi Ikechukwu 🇳🇬 (@NnadiArts1) February 25, 2018

Hi, I'm Mayowa, and the city of Lagos is my muse #WeAreNigerianCreatives pic.twitter.com/ggzlOPuFWQ

— Mayowa (@Shutabug) February 26, 2018

Hi, my name is Ijeoma Ossi and I'm a self-taught illustrator. I use digital apps, graphite and watercolours.
Pls RT and spread the love 😘 #WeAreNigerianCreatives pic.twitter.com/PnbFl9fBnC

— Ijeoma (@CuckooChrysalis) February 23, 2018

Even celebrated author, Nnedi Okorafor decided to join in.

Nnedi Okorafor – Naijamerican professor, rudimentary cyborg & World Fantasy, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of over 14 books of African scifi, magical futurism, juju fantasy & mystical realism. #WeAreNigerianCreatives pic.twitter.com/Q0v03zHWcc

— Nnedi Okorafor, PhD (@Nnedi) February 26, 2018

There were some animations too.

Check this out guys, totally Nigerian, this was created in @anthillstudios_ the only Animation studio in Nigeria that cares about making history and waves. Glad to be part of the team#WeAreNigerianCreatives pic.twitter.com/cU2MDXFz2w

— Gbenga E Ajetomobi (@HBd_Animations) February 28, 2018

We are Komotion Studios and this is the second behind the scenes clip of our animated short film DAWN OF THUNDER based on the deity Sango. #wearenigeriancreatives pic.twitter.com/DJjB8UciCy

— KOMOTION STUDIOS (@Kostudios) February 27, 2018

 Makeup artists weren’t left out.

Hi, I'm Stephanie Mozimo, a student and self taught makeup artist. I take and edit my pictures myself #WeAreNigerianCreatives pic.twitter.com/0AhkOjl54R

— Stephanie (@themozimo) February 24, 2018

Are you a Nigerian creative hoping to get some exposure? Use the hashtag #WeAreNigerianCreatives to hop on the trend while it’s still hot!