Red19 Global art exhibition to spotlight African heritage through contemporary works in Nigeria and the UK, promoting cultural resilience and global dialogue

This September, Red19 Global opens its doors to the world, offering a unique transcontinental platform for celebrating African heritage through art.

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In partnership with Aafin Ilu Cultural Centre, Red19 Global has announced the launch of an international art exhibition titled “Cultural Words, Ancient Voices” (Óro Asa, Ohun Atijo).

This innovative showcase will run concurrently in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria, and Derby, United Kingdom, from 20 to 30 September 2025.

Curated by Kikelomo Solomon-Ayeni, CEO of Red19 Global, alongside Oluwatimilehin Osho and Olamide Bakare, the exhibition brings together a diverse range of visual expressions.

From painting and photography to sculpture and mixed media, the works collectively honour African traditions, ancestral voices, and the evolution of identity.

Artists featured include notable names such as Dauda Ova, Chinwendu Chidi, Anthony Anisiebo, Edirin John Duvwiama, and Mercy Odukogbe, among others.

These creatives interpret the exhibition’s powerful theme through their unique lenses, connecting the past with the present.

Jurying the exhibition are Prince Adewale Laoye, a revered cultural custodian, and UK-based visual artist Olamide Bakare. Their involvement adds critical depth to the selection process, ensuring the highest standard of cultural relevance and artistic merit.

The exhibition is more than a display — it is a conversation. By bridging Nigeria and the UK, *Red19 Global art exhibition* promotes cultural resilience, identity, and memory.

It reflects on Africa’s visual languages as vital expressions of community and survival, while inviting a global audience to engage in meaningful cultural dialogue.

This initiative aligns strongly with Red19 Global’s mission: to use art as a vehicle for preservation, connection, and global storytelling.

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In a world where traditions can easily be diluted, this exhibition reaffirms the power of cultural heritage and the role of contemporary artists in keeping it alive.