Fela
Kuti

A striking hyperrealistic tribute to the father of Afrobeat, hand-rendered in graphite and charcoal.

This original portrait honors Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the Nigerian musical icon and creator of Afrobeat, captured mid-expression in a moment of pure charisma. Drawn entirely by hand using graphite and charcoal pencil, this piece showcases exceptional realism, from the texture of the skin to the light reflecting in his eyes.

Every mark on the page was placed with intention over 38 hours of continuous work, resulting in a one-of-a-kind collector's piece that brings warmth, character, and cultural history into any space. This is not a print or reproduction. It is a unique, original drawing that will never be recreated again.

Drawn in layers over several weeks on 300gsm archival 100% cotton paper, using graphite pencils from 2H to 9B. The original is one of a kind, signed, and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.