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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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  • 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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  • Free & Funded: The Wellness Programme London's ...

    Workshop 01  Sound & Colour  January 2026 Sound & Colour was the first workshop of the programme, and for many attendees, the first time they had ever experienced sound therapy....

    Free & Funded: The Wellness Programme London's ...

    Workshop 01  Sound & Colour  January 2026 Sound & Colour was the first workshop of the programme, and for many attendees, the first time they had ever experienced sound therapy....

  • Support & Funders

      For people living with chronic health conditions, hidden disabilities, sickle cell, and chronic pain, our workshops are completely free. That takes more than a grant. Here's what makes it...

    Support & Funders

      For people living with chronic health conditions, hidden disabilities, sickle cell, and chronic pain, our workshops are completely free. That takes more than a grant. Here's what makes it...

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