African Artist directory
African arts and African artists are important. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to request to be included in the artist directory.
The Website of Kola Heyward-Rotimi
Kola Heyward-Rotimi, the grandson of Ola Rotimi, is a speculative fiction writer and junior scholar researching the technological advancements initiated by marginalized communities. Kola’s works are inspired by “the same cultural and technological intersections–the new ways that the material world changes how people engage with each other”. Learn more by visiting his website at, Kola Heyward-Rotimi (kolaheywardrotimi.com).
Mamadou Diabate
Learn more about Malian musician, Mamadou Diabate, by visiting his Wikipedia page or listen to his world-renowned kora skills on his Spotify.
Artist Proposals
The Rotimi foundation is dedicated to the expansion of artist visibility and outreach. Respective artists are encouraged to submit a short form about themselves and their art in order to potentially have their art featured on The Rotimi Foundation website with the intention to bring more attention to the artist and their desired art.