Promise O'nali

Promise O'nali is a visionary storyteller whose multidisciplinary practice effortlessly transcends boundaries between painting, music, and poetry.

With over a decade of studio mastery, his art is a confluence of rich Nigerian heritage and the dynamic pulse of London—a dialogue between two worlds that informs every brushstroke, lyric, and verse.

Educated at the esteemed University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Promise's work is steeped in the tradition of storytelling. In his early years, the vibrant folklore and cultural rituals of Igbo land laid the groundwork for an artistic language that speaks both to the soul and the intellect. Every canvas he touches, every song he writes, and every performance he delivers is an invitation to experience his world of layered histories and contemporary reflections.

Since relocating to the UK in 2021, Promise's narrative has evolved into a broader, more inclusive exploration of identity, migration, and the shared human experience. His second solo exhibition in London, "From London with Love," is a groundbreaking showcase that unites his paintings with his foray into rap and hip-hop. In this exhibition, London itself becomes both muse and character, its streets, sounds, and stories interwoven with the rhythms of his studio recordings and the visual cadence of his art.

Promise's art is a resonant, immersive exploration of what it means to navigate multiple cultural landscapes.