The Illustration Bazaar 2026 Exploring the Illustration Universe
The first edition of The Illustration Bazaar invites you to step into the world of colour whimsy and imagination that is “The Illustration Universe”. Here, you will rediscover wonder, celebrate creativity and relive your carefree years.
At POP Landmark, Lagos on April 4–6, 2026 (Easter Weekend), through the market, exhibitions, talks, and much more, we all enjoy the spectacle of fun and play through the boundless world of illustration.
THE BAZAAR
The ILLUSTRATION BAZAAR consists of MARKET TALKS EXHIBITIONS INSTALLATIONS WORKSHOPS
TALKS
National and international illustrators sharing and imparting knowledge about their practice.
4 APRIL
Editorial illustration – Onyinye Dike, 11:00 AM
Comic book production – Somto Ajuluchukwu, 02:00 PM
Visual arts magazine production (Soro Soke Mag) – Ikechukwu Anyiam-Osigwe, 03:30 PM
Fashion illustration – Oghenekome Edogho, 04:00 PM
A live demo – David Nnogo, 12:00 PM
5 APRIL
An activation – Chamberlin Ukenedo, 02:00 PM
Digital illustration – Mayowa “ShutaBug” Alabi, 04:30 PM
Game design – Danny Kundzinsh, 05:30 PM
6 APRIL
Create or die trying with SirGai: What makes a good illustrator or artist – Panel featuring Ibrahim “SirGai” Ganiyu; Sunkanmi Akinboye; Mamode Ogbewele; and Mujeeb Jummah, 10:00 AM
Illustrating for brand building – Kimson Osaghae, 12:00 PM
Character design – Uzoma Dunkwu, 01:00 PM
Book covers – Renike, 02:00 PM
A live demo – Maria Chiabua (Riachan Zero Three, or Ria), 03:00 PM
Turning illustrations into scalable assets – Uzo Njoku, 04:00 PM
Fashion Illustration – Yèga, 05:00 PM
EXHIBITIONS
Featuring:
Chamberlin Ukenedo
Dami Mojid
‘Fioda
Freddie Jacob (also MARKET)
imit0r
Kimson Osaghae
Lamidi Abloh
Muktar Mustafa
Muyiwa Akhigbe
Olivia Onuk
Oluwatimilehin “The Milkiwaey” Osunneye
Oluwatoyin Fagbamila
Owolawi Kehinde
Seye Sanyaolu
Sherif Apampa
Tonari (also MARKET)
Uzo Njoku (also MARKET)
Uzoma Nduka
WORKSHOPS
Fashion Illustration – in partnership with Medrar Hub, and led by Tilux Illustration and Ktizo, 4 April at 10:00 AM
Successful engagement in the webtoon industry – led by Rune King, 4 April at 3:00 PM
Live drawing – in partnership with Bloom In Full Effect, and led by Chinaza Nkemka 5 April at 2:00 PM, 03:30 PM, 05:00 PM
Sirgai comic and illustration workshop for children, 6 April at 1:00 PM
Observational drawing – led by Ikechukwu Anyiam-Osigwe, 4 April 04:00 PM, 5 April 03:00 PM
MARKET
At the market, artists are in direct contact with customers, providing an avenue for them to make their careers sustainable and build a following beyond digital arenas.
Featuring:
Chinaza Nkemka
David Nnogo
Dfuture Art
Ekpere
Greypaper
HokkageRebekah
Judemadethis
Lulu
Nengi Uranta
Miikel-da-artist
Oc.
Temi Alabi
urbahn_99
Wavycreations
INSTALLATIONS
Mayowa “ShutaBug” Alabi showcases the grandiose from his highly imaginative mind. Attendees experience art beyond the screen or page, and are struck by wonder and awe of what is before them, transporting their minds through the designed space.
