The Africa Business Club is proud to celebrate the arts with our annual Cultural Showcase. We will hold a short film screening during the Welcome Event on Friday evening featuring films from rising African filmmakers. Additionally visual artist Ade Olufeko’s paintings will be available for view and auction during the closing Gala. A portion of the proceeds will be donated …
We are excited to explore how Africa Accelerates in business and the arts.
Visual Collaborative: Ade Olufeko, an ineffable polymath in design and technology, founded Visual Collaborative a exhibition platform for innovation and humanitarian concerns.
1. "Tuface Idibia Star studded" by Ade Olufeko
Widely received by the community of Columbia Maryland USA at VC 7th ENCORE.
24x36 on heavy coated paper. Suggested retail 299 USD.
2. "Cheikh Anta Diop" by Ade Olufeko
New work mastered year 2060
24x36 on heavy coated paper. Suggested retail 999 USD.
3. "Whatever is destroyed is recreated again" by Ade Olufeko
24x36 on heavy coated paper. Suggested retail 99 USD.
African Short Film Screening:
Big Man
BIG MAN is a little story about two young boys growing up on Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria. Uzoma is a mischievous, energetic kid always eager to play and Owoko is his sweet little brother who's just trying to keep up. It's summer vacation and all they want to do is adventure, just like their hero -- Indiana Jones. But when one of Uzoma's games goes to far, both brothers must confront the fact that childhood isn't always fun and games. Written and Directed by Julius Onah
Mwansa the Great.
Tells the story of an eight-year-old boy who aspires to be a hero and embarks upon a journey to prove his greatness - with unexpected consequences. A moving insight into childhood where fantasy jostles with reality as a young boy’s imagination transforms and empowers everyday life. Written and Directed by Rungano Nyoni
