MO Magazine
Client: MO Magazine Brief: Create the special issue cover illustration for MO Magazine’s print edition, exploring unexpected forms of peace building and highlighting the everyday people living through conflict and actively rebuilding their societies. Solution: I centred the illustration on a burning tire, a grassroots symbol…
December 8, 2025
In Communication
Soapbox
Client: Soapbox, for APRI Brief: APRI produced a comprehensive report that captures how young Africans across the continent are driving climate resilience in response to environmental and socio-economic challenges. My task from Soapbox was to bring these stories to life visually, creating illustrations for an…
March 21, 2025
In Communication
Porsche USA
Client: Porsche USA Brief: Create an illustration that embodies “modern luxury,” centering on the all-electric Porsche Macan. Focus: showcase the car’s sleek design and innovation while reinforcing Porsche’s forward-looking brand identity. Solution: Inspired by Porsche’s blend of heritage and innovation, I developed two concepts that…
September 23, 2024
In Communication
Inpost Production
Client: Inpost Production Brief: Design a compelling and symbolic poster for the Kenyan film “Shimoni” (Swahili for “The Pit”), capturing key moments that reflect its themes and tone. Also, develop additional promotional materials for various media. Solution: I collaborated closely with the director to select…
July 11, 2024
In Communication
Tilted Axis Press
Client: Tilted Axis Press Brief: Create a visually captivating cover for “No Edges,” the first-ever collection of Swahili fiction in English translation. Solution: I collaborated with the team by reading the anthology and presenting ideas for the cover artwork. Using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate,…
August 7, 2023
In Communication
The New York Times, “Radiant Fugitives”
Client: The New York Times Book Review Brief: Create an editorial illustration for The New York Times Book Review, based on the novel “Radiant Fugitives” by Nawaaz Ahmed. Capture the essence of the narrative to engage and rouse reader interest. Solution: I collaborated closely with…
April 16, 2022
In Communication
Bloom Mag – Wangari Maathai Feature
Brief: For the 10th issue of this UK-based magazine, my task was to create a double page spread illustration to celebrate of the life and work of environmental activist Wangari Maathai. At the time of publication, it had been ten years since Wangari Maathai’s death.…
March 20, 2022
In Communication
African Crossroads
Brief: Create a series of four animated illustrations for use as visualizers at the 2021 African Crossroads conference on climate change. Topics to explore include: Earth and Air, Fire and Water, Knowledge Systems, and Physical Data. Solution: Hand-draw each piece in order to hint at…
March 19, 2022
In Motion
The Lancet- 2020 Cover Artist
Brief: Interpret the theme of The Lancet’s monthly HIV journal, to create a years’ worth of cover illustrations. Solution: While the topic of HIV may on the onset seem glum, vibrant colours and detailed linework helped add beauty to the subjects’ exploration. This resulted in…
July 24, 2020
In Communication
Africa In Motion Film Festival
Brief: Design the AiM Film Festival poster. AIMFF is a Glasgow based Festival that celebrates and awards Africa’s best films and filmmakers. Solution: Reference the festival feature film: “Rafiki”; create a detailed illustration to attract and engage audiences. This image was used to brand T-shirts,…
August 19, 2019
In Communication

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