Kofo Nolla-Omidiran, also known as O'Knolla, is a British-Nigerian artist and designer based in West London.

 

"My art is a celebration of culture, history, and storytelling—rooted in my Nigerian heritage and inspired by the ancient Nsibidi language. Nsibidi is more than just a writing system; it’s a visual code packed with history, identity, and a little bit of mystery! Long before colonial times, it was a way for communities to communicate, connect, and express their shared narratives.

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I see my work as a playful remix of that legacy. The markings I create aren’t exact translations but echoes—modern interpretations of something ancestral, flowing through me in ways that feel both subconscious and intentional. Every stroke, every line, carries a thread of the past, woven into the present.

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But here’s the fun part—there’s no fixed meaning. You get to decide what these symbols represent! Maybe one sparks a memory, feels spiritual, or simply ignites your imagination. My art invites you to explore, interpret, and connect. It’s a living, evolving language—one that celebrates heritage while making space for new stories to unfold."