:Anthony Azekwoh

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Anthony Azekwoh is a Nigerian writer and visual artist based in Lagos, Nigeria.{{Cite news |last=Mbonu-Amadi |first=Osa |date=October 9, 2023 |title=Azekwoh's art exhibition of optimism for Nigeria |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/10/azekwohs-art-exhibition-of-optimism-for-nigeria/}} His work focuses on African folklore and mythology, using themes and figures to tell stories in visual art, sculpture, and paintings.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-27 |title=Azekwoh searches for justice, fair play in There Is A Country |url=https://guardian.ng/art/azekwoh-searches-for-justice-fair-play-in-there-is-a-country/ |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News |language=en-US}} He has been described as one of the black artists bringing unique art to Web3,{{Cite web |date=2023-07-30 |title=Anthony Azekwoh…African Art In Revolution |url=https://guardian.ng/life/anthony-azekwohafrican-art-in-revolution/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News |language=en-US}} and "one of the most visible digital artists in the continent"{{Cite web |last=Esomnofu |first=Emmanuel |date=2021-07-07 |title=How Anthony Azekwoh is Creating a Future of Myths |url=https://olongoafrica.com/how-anthony-azekwoh-is-creating-a-future-of-myths/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Olongo Africa |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Overo |first=Naomi |date=2022-05-04 |title=4 Nigerian Contemporary Artists Shaking The Art Scene |url=https://culturecustodian.com/4-nigerian-contemporary-artists-shaking-the-art-scene/ |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) |language=en-GB}}

He has designed work for Nigerian artists like Show Dem Camp, Masego, Adekunle Gold, and BlaqBonez.{{Cite web |title=Artist Anthony Azekwoh Breaks Down The Cover Art For Blaqbonez "Sex Over Love" |url=https://kuulpeeps.com/2021/04/30/artist-anthony-azekwoh-breaks-down-the-cover-art-for-blaqbonez-sex-over-love/pop-culture/music |website=Kuulpeeps}}{{Cite web |url=https://techpoint.africa/2021/09/07/album-art-nft/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=techpoint.africa |title=From designing album covers for Adekunle Gold and Blaqbonez, Anthony Azekwoh took a chance on NFTS and made a killing |date=7 September 2021 }}