About

Jovita Odegua Akahome is a Canada-based visual artist whose work is influenced by geometric abstraction and an ancient African practice of body markings. Her work focuses on exploring the relationship between culture and identity. She has practiced professionally since 2013. She has a Bachelor of Arts, with a Major in Visual Arts and Minor in History, from the University of Ottawa. She creates her works using a versatility of traditional and new media

Collaborate

I believe in the power of collective creativity to tell culturally rich stories and foster meaningful connections. Whether you’re an artist, writer, curator or community leader, let’s build something extraordinary. Reach out. Share your vision!

Collect

Select from my carefully curated collections of Original art pieces, Digital art and high quality prints of various sizes and frames. My work includes traditional and new media.

Connect

With this new year – 2025, I am officially open for art commissions! If you are interested in new artwork for public or private spaces, do not hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you or your organization.

Lady Solitas. Acrylic on stretched canvas. 36 inches X 48 inches.
“Wide Hat Society” Acrylic on canvas. 36″ X 48 “
“Adetutu IV”. Acrylic on canvas. 36″ X 48″.
“Adetutu I.”Acrylic on stretched canvas. 36″ X 48”.
” Adetutu VI”. Acrylic on stretched canvas. 36″X 48″.
“Adetutu III”. Acrylic on stretched canvas. 36″ X 48″
“Adetutu II.” Acrylic on stretched canvas. 36″ X 48″.
“Adetutu V”. Acrylic on stretched canvas. 36″ X 48″.
“Talking Drum”. Acrylic on canvas. 30″ X 40″
“Afro Conversations” Acrylic on stretched canvas. 30″ X 40″
Digital Painting Print
Digital Print.
Maami. Digital.
Sister. Digital.

Ottawa. Short Film. 2024.

Girl, Seen and Heard is a short film that was funded by the city of Ottawa. It highlights the girlhood stories of Black Women that are based in the Ottawa Area. Using digital images and storytelling from the voices of these women, I have created an insightful and playful short film that challenges stereotypes and encourages the audience to reframe their ideas of Black girlhood.

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Toronto. Black History Month. 2024

I had the honor of painting the portrait of Zanana Akande as part of the TTC’s celebration of Black History Month. This project was funded by the city of Toronto which commissioned Black artists affiliated with AstroSaknofa Arts to create portraits that honor selected Black Torontonians. Other honorees include Dr. Itah Sadu, Charles Roach and Irma James.

New York. Carnegie Hall. 2024.

In collaboration with AstroSankofa and the Carnegie Hall, I presented my artwork, “Mama” in “The Batoula Waltz”. This was a virtual exhibition that highlighted Black excellence within a theme of Afrofuturism.

“Great combination of talent and hardwork. Kudos!”

Isaac O.