About the Author

Nadia Akingbule is an illustrator and painter from London. Her work is a reflection of her dual heritage; she comes from a Russian and Nigerian background, and her identity greatly informs her art. Nadia specialises in editorial illustration, and she utilises the nostalgia and naivety of youth as inspiration for her work. She also enjoys painting portraits. She has produced work for BBC, Counterpoint Magazine, gal-dem, Tate Collective, V&A and Vice. nadiaakingbule.com