Transforming pain into beauty...

About Akanji Studio
Akanji Studio is more than art, it’s a community. Created by Rizzy Akanji, this space uses tech and visual storytelling to heal, inspire, and advocate for underrepresented voices.
Explore Our Collections
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Inspired by Sickle Cell
discover moreA vibrant series confronting pain, power, and visibility. Inspired by the sickle cell community.
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Afro Futurism
Imagining Black futures through surreal, dreamlike design.
Testimonials
There was something about the piece I bought that made me feel seen. I didn’t expect it to move me so deeply, it felt like a mirror of what I was going through.
— Sickle Cell Patient, Houston
I walked through the exhibit and felt like I was walking through someone’s soul. It wasn’t just visual, it was spiritual.
— Exhibition Visitor, London



Wura Slabs by Akanji Studio

Mindfullness Collection

Organisations We’ve Worked With
Stories from the studio...
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How Employers Fail People with Sickle Cell
Sickle cell disorder is a lifelong, genetic blood condition that causes chronic pain, fatigue, and unpredictable health crises. It is legally recognised as a disability under the UK Equality Act...
How Employers Fail People with Sickle Cell
Sickle cell disorder is a lifelong, genetic blood condition that causes chronic pain, fatigue, and unpredictable health crises. It is legally recognised as a disability under the UK Equality Act...
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Akanji Studio at HelloFresh for World Sickle Ce...
On June 26th, Akanji Studio was invited to HelloFresh UK to speak as part of their World Sickle Cell Awareness Day programming. This wasn’t a tick-box event, it was an...
Akanji Studio at HelloFresh for World Sickle Ce...
On June 26th, Akanji Studio was invited to HelloFresh UK to speak as part of their World Sickle Cell Awareness Day programming. This wasn’t a tick-box event, it was an...