Dennis Owusu-Ansah is a New York-based Ghanaian artist whose pop art images are taking Instagram by storm.

Reworking and re-imagining some of the world’s biggest artists in authentic African clothing and cultural attire, Owusu-Ansah is highlighting the beauty of Africa through his work.

With bright block colors contrasting intricate patterns, the images have transformed the likes of Drake, Rihanna and Beyonce into powerful African icons in traditional dress and with traditional names.

“After witnessing my friend get teased by a group of men for wearing a kente cloth on our way to church, I figured something must be done to change the perspective of people who are not familiar with the African culture,” he told CNN.

“They had no idea what my friend was wearing. One of the guys shouted ‘That man has a blanket wrapped around his body like it’s winter time.’ I saw this incident as an opportunity to educate people about who we are, and what we stand for through my art.”

After that life-changing moment, 26-year-old Owusu-Ansah decided that...

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ftc!!!!!! Nice more grease to ur elbow

procy7:
ftc!!!!!! Nice more grease to ur elbow

chairman you thief my spot na.

The posters above me

Nice one..

The poster above me tho

Egbon saintgoogle,if u want that space, u can go and have it

A stunning work of art

Smellymouth:
Nice one..

The poster above me tho

Egbon saintgoogle,if u want that space, u can go and have it

Every space booking was a hit back to back

saintgoogle:


Every space booking was a hit back to back

Pls this average-looking work should not smell front page else.

I came here to see naked pix only to discover some photoshop ankara looking cartoons