Announce
Ibrahim Mahama was chosen for the first Artist Council of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), Benin, Nigeria, which officially opens to the public on 11 November 2025.
MOWAA’s inaugural council members were selected for their involvement with institutions or cultural organizations across the continent – either as founders or advisors – opening pathways for collaboration with MOWAA through joint initiatives and special projects that encourage deeper engagement and shared impact.
The Council reflects MOWAA’s commitment to reimagining and asserting the primacy of African and diasporic cultural production on its own terms, while grounding urgent discourse in real spaces and active practices. Council members will serve two-year terms, with the potential for extended service to ensure continuity and deep engagement with MOWAA’s mission.
Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), Benin, Nigeria
Image: In progress photograph of the MOWAA Institute, designed by Adjaye Associates. Photo: Tolulope Sanus
