Lagos, Nigeria — July 2026 — Nigerian contemporary artist Psalmuela (Samuela Obemudia) continues to build an emerging international profile through a distinctive body of work exploring African heritage, ancestral knowledge, faith, identity, and humanity.

Her practice combines expressive contemporary painting with cultural storytelling, creating works that connect the wisdom of the past with the realities of the present. At the heart of her work is a desire to preserve, question, and reinterpret knowledge passed down through generations.

A significant milestone in her artistic journey was her solo exhibition, What Our Fathers Knew, at the British Council, Lagos. The exhibition explored the knowledge, discoveries, philosophies, and innovations of ancestors and their contribution to civilization. While rooted in African history and experience, the exhibition transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, inviting audiences to reflect on what civilizations across the world inherited from those who came before them.

Psalmuela’s work has been presented through exhibitions, galleries, festivals, and collaborative projects in Nigeria and beyond. Working across painting and wearable art, she continues to develop innovative ways of bringing contemporary African storytelling to wider audiences.

Beyond her studio practice, Psalmuela is passionate about using art as a tool for cultural preservation, education, and creative empowerment, particularly among young people. Her growing body of work reflects a commitment to artistic excellence, innovation, and meaningful cultural dialogue.

As she expands her international presence, Psalmuela seeks to collaborate with collectors, galleries, curators, cultural institutions, and creative platforms worldwide, using art to contribute to broader conversations about heritage, civilization, identity, and the human experience.