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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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  • 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...

  • Art, Advocacy, and Community Healing

    Transforming Lived Experience into Powerful Visual Storytelling Akanji Studio is a London-based art studio founded by Rizzy Akanji, creating work that explores the intersection of chronic illness, healthcare advocacy, and...

    Art, Advocacy, and Community Healing

    Transforming Lived Experience into Powerful Visual Storytelling Akanji Studio is a London-based art studio founded by Rizzy Akanji, creating work that explores the intersection of chronic illness, healthcare advocacy, and...

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