Awanle Ayiboro (b. 1997) is a Ghanaian visual artist who uses her work to tell the stories of African women living in a patriarchal society.

Growing up as the eldest daughter in a strict Muslim household, Ayiboro experienced the weight of social expectations and the pressure to conform to traditional norms. Her exposure to art and the support of mentors allowed her to free herself from the imposed limitations. Her artistic practice places women at the center, highlighting their dignity, solidarity, strength, and ability to challenge authority. The color blue, frequently used in her paintings, symbolizes freedom and, according to the tradition of Northern Ghana, royalty. The depiction of women in suits aims to redefine the social roles imposed on women in Ghana’s conservative communities.

Awanle Ayiboro has participated in numerous exhibitions in Ghana and around the world, including at Gallery 1957 in Accra, Latitude Gallery in London, and Afikra Art Space in Dubai.

Awanle Ayiboro (b. 1997) is a Ghanaian visual artist who uses her work to tell the stories of African women living in a patriarchal society.

Growing up as the eldest daughter in a strict Muslim household, Ayiboro experienced the weight of social expectations and the pressure to conform to traditional norms. Her exposure to art and the support of mentors allowed her to free herself from the imposed limitations. Her artistic practice places women at the center, highlighting their dignity, solidarity, strength, and ability to challenge authority. The color blue, frequently used in her paintings, symbolizes freedom and, according to the tradition of Northern Ghana, royalty. The depiction of women in suits aims to redefine the social roles imposed on women in Ghana’s conservative communities.

Awanle Ayiboro has participated in numerous exhibitions in Ghana and around the world, including at Gallery 1957 in Accra, Latitude Gallery in London, and Afikra Art Space in Dubai.