‘Why my art speaks for abused women’ – Tosin Akingba
Tosin Akingba is a charcoal and pencil artist based in Lagos draws mostly facial expressions. In this interview, she talks about making art to speak for the voiceless, her most challenging piece, and more. Excerpts:I discovered I had the talent to draw as a child. It was my hobby and I became well known for it in primary and secondary school. Even in my neighbourhood. I was always excited when I got Fine Art home work from school.
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