New exhibit in London celebrates African women contemporary artists

‘We need to support talents throughout the (African) continent to give them the confidence to do the type of art they want to do,’ says Mba. She is standing beside an artwork 'Why Do Shadows Fall But Never Leave' by Bria Fernandez, during a preview of the 'Mother Of Mankind' art exhibition in London. Photo: AP

Trust Adora Mba to push the boundaries of the art world. After opening her first gallery in Ghana last year, the art advisor is collaborating with HOFA Gallery in London for the all-female group exhibition, Mother Of Mankind.

We spoke to Mba about her life-long commitment towards the new generation of African artists and why collectors are so interested in their artworks. When Mba started her career in the art industry, female curators were a rarity. Female curators bringing attention to contemporary African art were even more so. She is now one of them, as her latest exhibition, Mother Of Mankind, on view until Aug 31 at HOFA Gallery, testifies.