Cameroonian-British artist Adjani Okpu-Egbe is the inaugural recipient of the Ritzau Art Prize at the International Studio and Curatorial Programme, ISCP, New York, 1—54 Contemporary Art Fair and a subsequent recipient of the Sir. Frank Bowling Scholarship at the Royal College of Art, London. His first U.S. solo exhibition, “On Delegitimisation and Solidarity…” at ISCP, curated by Amy Rosenblum–Martin was named among the 10 best exhibitions in New York City of 2021 by Hyperallergic.

The artist’s work is known for its abstract, expressive, stylized, semi-figurative language with autobiographical content and unpredictable materials which are partly influenced by his objective and subjective inner psyche. With symbolism like fish, vine bearing lemons, triangular shapes and fantastical beasts that he refers to as "manimals", Okpu–Egbe’s condemnation of various forms of oppression and celebration of freedoms is clear and far-reaching. He explores themes in African and African diasporic history, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, Psychology, archaeology, climate change, space, iconography, history, spirituality, feminism, mythology, war, love, activism, among others.

Inspired by daily life and what the artist refers to as "unknown forces", his work highlights specificities within stand-alone and interconnected themes, in a process and oeuvre he describes as a "documentation of the human condition through spontaneous interventions and research-based-proactive public intellectualism".

Conceptually exploring autobiography, the artist takes salvaged materials to heart and uses them as convincing metaphors. In addition to painting, often in jewel tones, he customises readymades and makes new materials from scratch, incorporating collages and everyday objects such as books, mouse traps, bubble wrap, fabric, artificial plants, hair, glitter, lit candles, etc, which he finds in streets and building sites to tell stories of African origins and his travelogue. He often uses non-traditional supports like found moulded door panels, windows, baby cots, and bookshelves as organizational motifs.

The Artist has shown internationally including US, UK, Germany and France. In preparation for his first monograph and other transitions, his inaugural collaboration with the Bronx Museum of the Arts, New York City and the Royal College of Art, London took place on 21st June 2024 at RCA, Kensington Campus in the form of a panel discussion featuring international curators.