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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.

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Explore Our Collections

  • Inspired by Sickle Cell

    A vibrant series confronting pain, power, and visibility. Inspired by the sickle cell community.

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  • Surrealism

    Exploring emotion and inner worlds through imaginative forms.

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  • Afro Futurism

    Imagining Black futures through surreal, dreamlike design.
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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
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Stories from the studio...

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  • What the Hell We Go Through

    Let’s talk about what sickle cell patients really go through in hospitals. It starts early. You're a child, in agony, and you’re told you’re being dramatic.You're scared, but they’re cold.You're...

    What the Hell We Go Through

    Let’s talk about what sickle cell patients really go through in hospitals. It starts early. You're a child, in agony, and you’re told you’re being dramatic.You're scared, but they’re cold.You're...

  • Where Art Meets Urgency

    This winter, Akanji Studio moved through unexpected spacesfrom creative labs to corporate lobbies.Not just to display art,but to start conversations that matter. In partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT),we...

    Where Art Meets Urgency

    This winter, Akanji Studio moved through unexpected spacesfrom creative labs to corporate lobbies.Not just to display art,but to start conversations that matter. In partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT),we...

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