“Wake Up!”, a contemporary art and photography exhibition showcasing the voices of emerging Nigerian creatives will launch on Saturday March 21st, 2026 at Angels & Muse – 5, Sumbo Jibowu, Off Ribadu, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
The group exhibition curated by Awele Onwordi, first class communications graduate and muti-dimensional artist, will feature works from eight artists – Ade(To)Juwon Anthony Adeniyi, Franklyn Okoye, Charles Lasisi, Ajilore Kehinde, Chuka Onwordi, Joshua Bakare Lohi Simone and Awele Onwordi.
The exhibition of works that straddle photography, digital art and painting are, according to the curator “focused on amplifying the voices of emerging Nigerian creatives. Rooted in a desire to challenge conventional narratives of Nigerian art, the exhibition foregrounds a new visual language one shaped by youth culture, lived realities, digital consciousness, and fluid identity.
Continuing, the curator noted that it will “serve as a bridge between generations – inviting audiences to witness how Nigerian art is being redefined by a new wave of artists who are unafraid to experiment, disrupt, and speak honestly about their world in a new visual language and attitude while fostering an inclusive space where innovation thrives and authentic storytelling is celebrated.”
Concluding, she noted that “by confronting outdated artistic norms and encouraging intergenerational dialogue, Wake Up! affirms the cultural value and global relevance of emerging Nigerian voices.”
treygtk, a young musician who has been quietly sharpening his sound since 2020, will perform at the opening. He will thrill the audience with songs from his highly anticipated debut project, Party Tears which arrives not just as a body of music, but as a statement of identity – one that blends vulnerability, rhythm, and emotional storytelling.
Explaining the meaning behind the title, treygtk explained that the phrase itself captures the emotional paradox at the heart of the project. “Party Tears is a title that describes the feeling I tried to convey while making this record. A feeling of longing and yearning, lost love and strained relationships set to danceable rhythms and melodies.”
Wake Up! aims to challenge and encourage inter-generational dialogue, and inspire young creatives to see their work as culturally valuable and globally relevant.
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