“HERITAGE IS WHAT WE INHERIT... LEGACY IS WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND” - IBRAHIM AFEGBUA | ArtMiabo Podcast

Ibrahim Afegbua joins the ArtMiabo Podcast to discuss his journey as a Nigerian sculptor and his distinctive practice of transforming wire and metal into intricate works exploring African identity, culture and history. In this conversation with Gift C Enyadike Jr, Ibrahim discusses how childhood memories of watching his stepmother braid hair eventually influenced his sculptural language, why wire became such an important material in his practice, and how he developed a recognisable approach to creating texture, rhythm and movement. He also reflects on his appearances at the ArtMiabo International Art Festival, from The Sculptor's Odyssey in 2024 to Artconomy in 2025 and the 2026 edition themed African Art, Heritage and Legacy. The conversation explores works including Dan Arewa and Sarki, as well as his Royal Identity series and its focus on leadership, kinship, authority and Northern Nigerian royalty. At the heart of the conversation is Ibrahim's belief in using art to preserve African history and cultural memory for future generations. #ibrahimafegbua #africanart #nigerianart #nigerianartist #sculpture #wireart #africanheritage #africanculture #artmiabo #amiaf2026 #artpodcast