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Shadows of the Village Market | Original Acrylic, 13x20in
An original acrylic painting on canvas, 13 by 20 inches, showing three market women seen from behind, one with a tray of produce balanced on her head. Not one face is shown. The artist paints the women from the back, in deep browns against a haze of violet, grey and yellow, so what you read is the walk and the load rather than a portrait. The figures further off dissolve into a few marks of red and green, which is how a busy market actually looks when you are standing in it. The clothes carry all the colour: a yellow top, a rose wrapper, a red blouse, a green skirt and a band of turquoise, laid on thickly so the ridges catch the light. It is painted in acrylic on canvas and signed Lexis in the lower right. The artist sends it rolled in a tube, so it arrives unframed and ready for the frame or stretcher you choose. Hang it out of direct sunlight and dust it with a dry soft brush. At 13 by 20 inches it suits a narrow wall, a hallway, or a space beside a bookcase where a larger canvas would crowd. If you have the wall for something bigger, the artist has larger originals on Sokofa.
£220.00£240.00Sold by Lexis paintings • Ghana
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Wiz Khalifa A3 Hip Hop Art Print
Wiz Khalifa A3 Hip Hop Art Print, an illustrated rap icon poster on fine paper. Wiz Khalifa: The Dreamer Who Turned Smoke Into a Crown Wiz Khalifa is not just a rapper. He is a vibe all on his own, a kid from Pittsburgh who became a king without ever raising his voice. He took to rap the way others breathe: slowly, deeply, with a smirk on his face. No need for heavy chains to shine. He chose tattoos, lowriders, drifting clouds, and that legendary weed he turned into a global anthem. *Black and Yellow*? That wasn't just a song, it was a flag. And behind that flag stood a whole nation of dreamers, skaters, and youth who just wanted to be themselves. While others shouted of war, Wiz chose peace. Not a soft peace, a conquered peace, freedom found in the tempo, success without hatred. He never needed to fight for two countries like Cabral. He fought for a single kingdom: the right to control his own life, his image, and his breath. Unfortunately for the haters, he achieved it all. The millions, the sold-out venues, the love, the respect. And he keeps going, slowly, calmly, rolling on like a modern sage. Wiz Khalifa is not a martyr. He is something much better: a happy survivor. And in the rap game, that might just be the greatest statement of all.
£26.00Sold by Grandmanguier • FR
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Nakama African Ink Drawing
Nakama is an original ink drawing on paper by Art of Chine Kosi, measuring 16 by 11.5 inches and sold unframed. Created in 2023, this evocative piece explores the deep bond between humans and their animal companions. The Japanese word nakama means friend or companion, and this artwork beautifully captures the warmth, trust, and connection that define these special relationships. Rendered with meticulous ink work and expressive detail, this contemporary African drawing showcases the artist's exceptional skill in bringing emotion and narrative to life on paper. The piece combines fine linework with bold contrasts to create a visually striking composition that draws the viewer in. Perfect for art collectors, animal lovers, and anyone who appreciates original hand-drawn artwork with emotional depth. This one-of-a-kind piece makes a thoughtful addition to any home, office, or gallery collection.
£160.00Sold by Art of chine kosi • Enugu state, Nigeria.
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Burdened Motion Acrylic Painting
Burdened Motion Acrylic Painting, an original 91 x 122 cm African canvas work. Burdened Motion is an original painting that captures the quiet weight of labor and survival. The figure, partially hidden within a makeshift cart, suggests exhaustion, persistence, and the unseen effort behind everyday movement. Through layered brushwork and muted tones, the work reflects on dignity within struggle and the resilience of the human spirit. This piece invites viewers to pause and consider the stories carried by those who move society forward, often unnoticed. Acrylic on canvas, 91.44 × 121.92 cm, 2024
£1,200.00Sold by The Creative Mason • Oyo state
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Gye Nyame Adinkra Beaded Wall Mask, Red and Green
A hand carved sese wood wall mask, about 32cm long, with the Gye Nyame adinkra symbol beaded across the brow in black and white glass seed beads and a rim of natural cowrie shells. Gye Nyame is the adinkra you see most often in Ghana, on cloth, on gates, on the side of a bus. It means except for God, and it is a statement about the limits of what anyone can do alone. If you want one piece that says Ghana plainly to anyone who knows the symbols, this is the one to pick. The symbol sits on a ground split red and green, with a band of blue, yellow and white beadwork along the top edge and rows of yellow, orange and white across the lower face. The carved brow, nose and mouth are left as bare dark wood. Natural cowrie shells run down both edges. Every bead is laid on by hand, one at a time. The back is hollowed with a chisel and left unfinished, and a braided cord hanger is fixed to a metal plate, so it arrives ready to hang. Dust it with a dry soft brush. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from damp, and do not use cleaning fluid on the beadwork.
£80.00Sold by Malikhandicraft • Ghana
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Threads of Identity | Original Raffia Portrait, 60 x 80cm
An original mixed media portrait on canvas, 60 x 80cm. The head wrap is built from coiled raffia rope worked onto the surface, and the face beneath it is painted in acrylic greys. Everything around the face is colour: a red jacket with pink spots, a white collar, and a background of panels in black, ochre and red carrying hand painted symbols in white and gold. Fragments of newsprint are collaged into the surface and left showing through the paint. It is signed Nanakay at the lower left and dated 2026, and it comes in the light wood frame shown in the photograph. This is a one off piece rather than a print, so once it goes it cannot be made again.
£1,112.32Sold by NK Arts & Design • Ghana
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Weight of Adornment Acrylic Art
The Weight of Adornment is an original acrylic on canvas painting by Victor Ubabike, one of Nigeria's most compelling contemporary painters. Created in 2026, this large-scale figurative work measures 106.68 x 96.52 cm (approximately 42 x 38 inches) and is sold unframed. Rooted in Ubabike's signature style of Geometric Figurative Expressionism, the painting explores the cultural and psychological complexity of adornment, the way what we wear can simultaneously celebrate identity and impose expectation. A central figure draped in vibrant patterned cloth is rendered through simplified, abstracted forms set against muted tones, punctuated by a bold red fabric that draws the eye and anchors the composition. The contrast between restraint and colour evokes the tension between self-expression and the weight of social meaning. This is a statement piece for collectors of African contemporary art, figurative painting, and culturally resonant fine art. It carries the depth of Ubabike's two-decade practice, a journey from Impressionism through abstraction to his current Geometric Figurative Expressionist voice. - Original, one-of-a-kind artwork - Medium: Acrylic on canvas - Dimensions: 106.68 x 96.52 cm (42 x 38 in) - Year: 2026 - Sold unframed - Artist: Victor Ubabike (b. 1982, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria)
£3,080.00Sold by Victor ubabike • Lagos
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Elegant Dames in Fashion 1 Print
First in the "Elegant Dames in Fashion" series, this print captures African women in vibrant patchwork-print fashion, rendered in Macaw Design House's signature contemporary Nigerian style. The piece works as a standalone statement print or as the opening piece in a three-part gallery wall grouping with parts 2 and 3. Printed at 3ft x 3ft (91.44cm), it's sized for a living room feature wall, office reception, or gallery-style hallway. A strong pick for collectors building a themed African fashion art collection, or anyone wanting a single bold piece that reads as contemporary rather than purely decorative.
£150.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
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Lost Identity Charcoal Portrait
Lost Identity Charcoal Portrait, an original African heritage drawing by Kenny Daniel. 'Lost Identity' is more than a portrait; it is a visual awakening. It represents my first step in a journey to confront the quiet, aching void where heritage once lived. For too long, there has been a heavy silence surrounding the stolen roots of the African soul. Through the patient application of graphite, charcoal and coloredpencils, I have sought to give that silence a voice. In this piece, I chose to depict an African woman crowned not by the luster of gold, but by the raw, cracked textures of the earth. Her crown is not a decoration but a burden. It carries the weight of lost kingdoms and the fractured histories of generations who were taught to look away from their own greatness. •The Vessel of History: She sits upon a weathered wooden chair, its surface scarred and etched by time. To me, those marks mirror the toughness backs of those who bore the weight of chains, yet never lost their inherent divinity. •The Whisper of the Past: At her hands lie rusted shackles, quiet, haunting reminders of captivity. Yet, in the way she holds herself, there is no defeat. Her posture is a testament to an unbreakable nobility. •The Shroud of Truth: Her white garment represents a purity of spirit and a truth that remains uncorrupted, waiting patiently beneath the layers of history to be rediscovered. By blending the accuracy of realism with the depth of metaphor, I have tried to balance beauty with pain, and history with an immovable dignity. I offer 'Lost Identity' as a mirror to the viewer. It is a quiet invitation to pause and reflect on a singular, vital question: Do we remember who we were before the world told us who to be?
£1,700.00Sold by KennyDanielArt • Ondo State
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Sensational | Original Charcoal Portrait with Emoji Art
Sensational is an original mixed media portrait: a young woman drawn in charcoal, surrounded by a crowd of hand drawn emojis in coloured pencil, marker and acrylic, 44.5 by 34cm. The woman is drawn in soft greys, her braids falling into loose curls as she looks back over her shoulder. Around her, in full colour, are dozens of small emojis: hearts, crowns, flowers, cake and champagne, faces laughing, crying and sulking, and a tiny Nigerian flag among them. In the artist's words, the calm charcoal figure is her quiet essence, steady and timeless, while the emojis scatter around her like fleeting sensations. Together they show how feelings can be loud inside yet muted outside: joy, pressure, confusion, hope and vulnerability all at once. It is a piece about the beauty and weight of being a woman who feels deeply and silently. It is signed Leōn & Cisca at the foot of the drawing and is photographed in a plain black frame. Charcoal, coloured pencil, marker and acrylic, 44.5 x 34cm.
£138.00Sold by LEŌN & CISCA • Ibadan
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Beaded Africa Map Wall Art, Green and Pink, Greek Letters
A hand carved Africa map in sese wood, covered in green glass seed beads, with Greek letters and a date picked out in soft pink across the continent. It hangs as a single piece, about the size of a large hardback, so it suits a hallway, a study wall or a shelf ledge where a framed print would be too much. Of the lettered maps in this maker's range this is the softest, the one that reads as colour first and wood second, so it holds its own on a pale or white wall where the black and gold version would go flat. The continent is cut from sese wood, a light Ghanaian hardwood that carvers also use for drums, then covered bead by bead in green, with the lettering and a fine double outline worked in pink that follows the whole coastline. The back is left as plain stained wood with a hanging hook fitted, so it goes straight onto a nail or a picture hook with nothing else needed. It measures about 28cm tall and 21cm wide. Dust it with a dry soft brush or a cloth. Keep it out of direct sunlight, which fades glass beads over time, and off a damp wall.
£100.00Sold by Malikhandicraft • Ghana
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Pulse of Togetherness Painting
An original large-scale acrylic painting on canvas by Nigerian contemporary artist Victor Ubabike, created in his signature style of Geometric Figurative Expressionism. This striking square composition brings together multiple geometric figures in warm golds, ochres and earth tones to explore human connection and togetherness, the idea that we are held together not by perfection, but by participation, shared movement and silent understanding. A one-of-a-kind statement piece, this contemporary African artwork brings depth, rhythm and emotion to any home, office or gallery wall. Hand-painted and signed by the artist.
£3,470.00Sold by Victor ubabike • Lagos
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Leap Geometric Acrylic Portrait
An original acrylic painting on canvas by Nigerian contemporary artist Victor Ubabike, created in his signature style of Geometric Figurative Expressionism. This evocative portrait uses bold geometric forms, cubist-inspired composition and a warm palette of golds, ochres and earth tones to explore courage in the face of uncertainty, the choice to move forward when stillness becomes more dangerous than the unknown. A one-of-a-kind statement piece, this contemporary African artwork brings depth, movement and emotion to any home, office or gallery wall. Hand-painted and signed by the artist.
£1,885.00Sold by Victor ubabike • Lagos
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Chasing Tomorrow African Painting
Chasing Tomorrow African Painting, an original canvas work honouring street traders. This painting speaks about survival, the unending cycle of work, rest, and struggle that defines many people's lives. The figure, asleep on his wheelbarrow, represents the strength it takes to keep going even when exhaustion sets in. It's a reminder that survival itself is an act of courage. No one else will hustle for him, he carries his own weight, dreams, and responsibilities. This piece honors the silent resilience of those who keep pushing, even when life gives them little rest.
£1,200.00Sold by Youniqueart.ng • Abuja
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Mother and Son | Original Acrylic Painting, 13x20in
Mother and Son is an original acrylic painting on canvas, 13 by 20 inches, showing a young mother in profile with her child carried on her back. She is painted in broad flat strokes of red, violet, green and pale gold, and the same colours run through the wall behind her, so the figures and the background are built from one palette rather than set apart. A single gold earring catches the light at her ear. The child is wrapped against her shoulder with only the top of the head showing, which is how the whole story of the painting is told in one small shape. This is the canvas itself, not a print or a reproduction. It is signed Lexis in the lower right corner and there is only one of it. The second photograph is a close view of the head and shoulders, where you can see the ridged paint and the dry scraped marks that a print can never give you. At 13 by 20 inches, roughly 33 by 51cm, it is a small painting that works best where people stand close to it, a hallway, a bedroom wall or a shelf where it can lean. Painted in acrylic on canvas. Keep it out of direct sunlight, dust it gently with a dry soft cloth, and never use cleaning fluid on the paint.
£220.00£240.00Sold by Lexis paintings • Ghana
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Abstract Gelede Mural 1 Print
Abstract Gelede Mural 1 is a 3ft x 3ft mural-style print of the Yoruba Gelede headgear. This is an abstract capture of the "Gelede Head Gear" in a mural print. This cultural festival takes place in the south-west region of Nigeria. predominantly in "Badagry and Abeokuta" Dimension: 3ft x 3ft (91.44cm)
£150.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
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The Burden of Time Charcoal Art
The Burden of Time Charcoal Art, an original 64 x 52 cm elder portrait on paper. The Burden of Time captures a quiet yet powerful moment of reflection, a portrait shaped by memory, endurance, and the unseen weight carried through life. The subject’s upward gaze suggests contemplation, as though measuring the past against hope for what lies ahead. Rendered in charcoal pencils, the drawing relies on contrast, texture, and subtle tonal transitions to express emotional depth. The shadows are intentional, echoing the passage of time and the accumulation of experience, while the open space and distant tree symbolize continuity, patience, and resilience. This piece invites the viewer into a silent dialogue: one that speaks of aging, responsibility, and the universal human experience of carrying time within oneself. 64 cm × 52 cm Charcoal pencils on paper Amusan Joshua 2024
£1,350.00Sold by The Creative Mason • Oyo state
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Woven Symphony Abstract Painting
Woven Symphony Abstract Painting, an original 60 x 50 cm African canvas artwork. Life is composed of different strands: experiences, emotions, and moments that when woven together, create a unified and harmonious existence. The artwork captures the beauty of these interconnected elements, showcasing how individual parts can come together to form something intricate and complete. (60 x 50cm) Framing and shipping incurs extra cost
£205.00Sold by FAJ Abstraction • Abuja
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Abstract Gelede Mural 2 Print
Second in a pair of mural-style prints capturing the Gelede headgear, tied to the Gelede cultural festival celebrated in Badagry and Abeokuta in southwest Nigeria. Painted in 2012 by Folashade Ogunlade, this piece focuses on the headgear's form and color from its own angle, distinct from its companion print. At 3ft x 3ft (91.44cm), it's suited to collectors interested in Yoruba festival culture and mural-style abstraction, displayed alone or paired with Mural 3.
£150.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
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Silent Gambit Acrylic Painting
Silent Gambit Acrylic Painting, an original 102 x 124 cm African canvas artwork. Silent Gambit captures a quiet moment of strategy, patience, and unspoken dialogue. Two figures locked in a chess game represent life’s deeper battles, where wisdom, timing, and calm decisions matter more than noise. This painting speaks to reflection, intellect, and the beauty of still moments where everything is at stake. Acrylic on canvas 102cm x 124cm Amusan Joshua 2024
£1,750.00Sold by The Creative Mason • Oyo state
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The Last Minute, Market Scene Painting
An original acrylic market scene on canvas by Ghanaian artist Alex Mensah. In the final minutes before the market closes, buyers and sellers rush to finish their trading and head home for the day. Vibrant shades of acrylic and an impressionistic hand capture the hustle and bustle of the marketplace: women balancing basins of goods on their heads, traders settled by their wares and woven baskets waiting to be carried home, all set against a cool blue evening light. The painting measures 13 x 20 inches, about 33 x 51cm, and is signed Lexis at the lower right. It ships rolled in a tube, unstretched, ready for you to stretch or frame. If you would like a quieter companion piece, the same artist's Shadows of the Village Market is also in the shop.
£240.00£250.00Sold by Lexis paintings • Ghana
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Nsɛnkyerɛnne Adinkra Painting
An original Adinkra painting on canvas, 60 x 80cm, framed. Nsɛnkyerɛnne, meaning signs or symbols, is a contemporary exploration of culture, identity and heritage, rooted in the artist's personal connection to Ghanaian cultural traditions. At its centre sits Gye Nyame, the best known Adinkra symbol, an expression of the supremacy of God. The concentric circles are Adinkrahene, chief of the Adinkra symbols, standing for greatness and leadership, and a backward looking bird recalls Sankofa, the call to return for what has been left behind. Through layered colour, expressive marks, charcoal and symbolic forms, the artist reimagines these traditional signs within a contemporary visual landscape, inviting you to look beyond their beauty, engage with their meanings and form a personal connection with the ideas they carry. Painted in 2026 in gouache, acrylic and charcoal, and sold framed as photographed. A conversation with the artist's roots, and a striking anchor piece for a living room, office or gallery wall.
£760.19Sold by NK Arts & Design • Ghana
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Abstract Gelede Mural 3 Print
Third in the Gelede mural series, completing the pairing with Mural 2. Also painted in 2012 by Folashade Ogunlade, this print takes its own approach to the Gelede headgear motif tied to the festival traditions of Badagry and Abeokuta. At 3ft x 3ft (91.44cm), a strong choice for anyone building a collection around Yoruba cultural festival art, displayed alone or as a pair with Mural 2.
£150.00Sold by Macaw House • Lagos
Buying guide
Buying African art online: what to know
Original African art on Sokofa spans contemporary oil painting, mixed media, and limited prints from working artists across the continent. Every piece is sold by the artist or their studio, so you are collecting from the source, not through layers of dealers.
Decide first between an original and a print. Originals are one-of-one and listed with their medium and dimensions; prints make the same artist's work accessible at a lower price point. Large canvases typically ship rolled in a tube for safety, ready for stretching and framing locally, and the product page tells you how each work is shipped.
If a piece moves you, read the artist's storefront. Where they paint, what tradition they work in, and why a motif recurs: provenance is part of what you own, and it is the part that makes African contemporary art one of the most rewarding spaces to collect in right now.
Common questions
About buying art on Sokofa
Where can I buy authentic African art online?
Sokofa (sokofa.com) is an online marketplace for authentic African art: original paintings, mixed media and limited prints sold directly by African artists and studios across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and beyond. There are no dealer mark-ups: you buy from the artist's own storefront, and every artwork ships worldwide with secure checkout.
What is the best site to buy African paintings online?
For original African paintings bought directly from the artist, Sokofa (sokofa.com) lists contemporary oil, acrylic and mixed-media work from African artists, alongside affordable limited prints. Each listing states medium, dimensions and shipping method, large canvases ship rolled in protective tubes, and delivery is available worldwide with secure checkout.
Are the artworks originals or prints?
Both are available and every listing says clearly which it is. Originals are one-of-one and listed with medium and dimensions; prints are a more affordable way to collect the same artists. When in doubt, the product description and the artist's storefront have the details.
How is artwork shipped, and will my canvas arrive safely?
Larger canvases are usually removed from the stretcher and shipped rolled in a rigid tube, which is the safest method for international transit. Your local framer can stretch and frame the work on arrival. Smaller works and prints ship flat. Each product page states the shipping method.
Do I buy directly from the artist?
Yes. Every artwork is reviewed before it is listed, and your purchase goes to the artist or studio directly, with no dealer mark-ups. Their storefront page tells you who they are, where they work, and what drives their practice.
Can I return an artwork?
If an item arrives damaged, wrong, or significantly different from its description, contact support within 48 hours of delivery and the team will guide you through a return or refund.