African Artists' Foundation Director Azu Nwagbogu on Pan-African Art Initiatives

Azu Nwagbogu, who leads the African Artists' Foundation (AAF), emphasizes the organization's goal of advancing contemporary art in Africa through initiatives focused on youth education, social inclusion, and the empowerment of women. Established in 2007, AAF has been involved in various projects, including the LagosPhoto festival, which began in 2010, Youth Empowerment Programs, and the Female Artists' Platform. The foundation organizes up to five exhibitions each year and introduced the podcast 'Eziokwu (Truth)' in December 2021. AAF advocates for social justice and collaborates with artists such as Anna Fox and Zanele Muholi. Additionally, it supported the End SARS protests in October 2021 and maintains partnerships in cities like Lisbon, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Paris. The exhibition 'Dig Where You Stand' is scheduled for May 1, 2022, at SCCA in Ghana, while LagosPhoto 2022 will delve into the realm of photography's imaginative aspects.