Lemi Ghariokwu - Art’s Own Kind

You may not yet know his name, but you will almost certainly know his work. Lemi Ghariokwu has designed over 2000 record sleeves, 26 of which adorn some of Fela Kuti’s most famous albums. In a working relationship spanning more than 20 years Lemi created a visual identity not only for Fela but for Afrobeat as a whole. His sleeve designs are the perfect visual expression of the music they house, boldly criticising social and political injustices in Nigerian society. His talent enabled him to beco



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