Michael Agemo (b. 1988, Nigeria) is an upcoming Nigerian visual artist, based in the historic coastal town of Badagry. His work is rooted in personal experiences, daily observations, and encounters. Agemo first explored his creativity as a fashion designer in Ivory Coast, before returning to Nigeria to dedicate himself fully to visual art.

Michael Agemo

Working primarily with textiles, Agemo crafts layered portraits that celebrate family and home as vital sources of connection. By blending different fabrics, colors, and motifs, he transforms cloth into a storyteling medium, evoking both cultural heritage and contemporary identity. His works open a window onto moments of intimacy and togetherness, affirming the strength of human bonds.

Agemo has exhibited his works in group shows across West Africa and the Netherlands gaining recognition as part of a new generation of artists exploring textiles as both medium and metaphor.

Home, 2024, textile on canvas, 120 x 150 cm