Njideka Akunyili Crosby

“I always make sure the woman is in a position of power—where her agency is not questioned and where she is an active participant.”

“There’s excitement about being Nigerian and a pride that didn’t exist when I was younger.”

“My art addresses my internal tension between my deep love for Nigeria, my country of birth, and my strong appreciation for Western culture, which has profoundly influenced both my life and my art.”