PODCAST TAAG: SUSAN JOHN ONYEDIKACHI

Susan John Onyedikachi (b. 1995) is a Lagos-based visual artist and painter originally from Ukwa West, Abia State, Nigeria. She holds a degree in Fine and Applied Arts from the Federal Polytechnic Oko, where she majored in painting. Deeply rooted in her African heritage, Susan creates evocative works that explore Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity. Her practice spans across various mediums, including charcoal, oil, acrylic, and mixed media, each used to convey stories that are both personal and collective. With a strong narrative voice, she positions herself as a visual storyteller, weaving traditional elements into contemporary expressions. Her work captures the layered essence of identity, womanhood, culture, and societal transformation in Africa.
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Artist Statement
My art is a vessel through which I explore, document, and celebrate the depth of African heritage—particularly that of Nigeria. Each painting is a dialogue between tradition and the modern world, a canvas where ancestral memory meets evolving identity. As a visual storyteller, I am drawn to the emotions, symbols, and rituals that shape our understanding of self and society.