Davies’ semi-autobiographical feature film feature follows a pair of brothers vying for their father’s affections, set against the fraught backdrop of 1990s Nigeria
Feb 05, 2026
Photo book speed dating, an exploration of how identity is constructed in the US, and a delve into artists’ experimental ‘outtakes’
Jan 30, 2026
Akinola Davies Jr.’s debut kicks off a new season featuring films by Jim Jarmusch, Kleber Mendonça Filho, and more
Jan 22, 2026
During its decade-long run, Liz Johnson Artur was the only photographer ever invited into the now-iconic east London club night founded by Ms Carrie Stacks, Akinola Davies Jr and more
Nov 21, 2025
The British designer and director Akinola Davies discuss the process and poignancy behind their collaborative SS22 film
Jun 18, 2021
KNWLS drops a rubbish-inspired capsule and Fendi unveils a pooch perfect collection
Apr 30, 2021
The artist and LMP Recordings co-founder drops her debut EP Pisces Problems – here, she speaks on forging her artistic identity and the community she’s helped to foster for music industry women, non-binary, and gender variant people
As her first UK solo exhibition opens at the South London Gallery, the photographer opens her archive
Jun 14, 2019
John Waters, Janet Mock, Billy Porter and many more pose questions to the most enigmatic pop star of our generation
Jun 11, 2019
Writer Hélène Kleih’s recently released, very personal, anthology HIM + HIS shows how we can harness creativity for change
Feb 01, 2019
Akinola Davies’ first solo US show uses stolen artefacts to explore post-colonial African identity
Sep 24, 2018
The filmmaker bringing subjects like Nigerian youth and bootleg fashion into focus
Jun 04, 2018
Making its debut in Basel last month, Boot/Leg takes a look at counterfeit goods and the culture that surrounds them
Apr 13, 2018
Akinola Davies, Gary Card, Campbell Addy, Gaika, Holly Blakey, and more, use their art to fuel a discussion in self-care, self-medication, and self-awareness – preview it here
Aug 10, 2017
Shot by Akinola Davies Jr and Ruth Ossai, the colourful clip captures a street-cast group of young Nigerians riding motorcycles and getting dressed up
Apr 26, 2017
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