Akoje Gallery & Residency
Following on the art theme, Akoje is my touring gallery, which I launched in December 2024 with my business partner Khalil Akar. We move from location to location, and our exhibitions vary from place to place. We try to keep a new and fresh approach to the gallery space. All of the works come from African and African diaspora artists. We've been lucky to display some top artists like the Nigerian sculptor, Dotun Popoola, and the Trinidadian artist, Sarah Knights, who was commissioned by Tatler magazine to paint a portrait of King Charles. Alongside the gallery we are about to launch a residency programme for underrepresented and under-privileged African artists in the UK. We've partnered with the King’s Foundation at Dumfries House in Scotland, where the creatives can spend three months improving their craft and hopefully taking the next step in their careers.