About
Umuala is a contemporary art collective founded in 2019 by Ikechukwu Anyiam-Osigwe and Chukwuebuka Anyiam-Osigwe.
Built on the belief that art should be authentic to both self and community, the collective exists to nurture creative expression rooted in identity, culture, and lived experience.
Since its inception, Umuala has collaborated with emerging and established artists across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Italy — creating a global network connected through shared stories and cultural dialogue.
This vision came to life through our flagship project, Soro Soke Mag, a visual arts and sociocultural publication that launched its first volume in February 2023. The magazine serves as a platform for bold artistic voices exploring the complexities of Nigerian society and beyond.
Manifesto — Umuala (Child of the Land)
Umuala — “Child of the Land” — is more than a name; it is a philosophy.
Your culture is not something to distance yourself from — it is something to embrace, express, and celebrate. It shapes your identity, your voice, and your perspective.
You may not choose where you are born or raised, but your environment becomes part of your story — informing how you see the world, how you move through it, and how you create within it.
In today’s world, we are gifted with the freedom to express who we are. Art becomes the medium through which we share that truth — our histories, our realities, and our individuality.
Umuala exists to amplify that expression. We believe in the power of art to connect people across cultures, to celebrate differences, and to remind us of what unites us.
Be part of the collective. Share your voice. Tell your story. Spread love.
Soro Soke Mag
Soro Soke Mag is a visual art and sociocultural magazine exploring the many layers of Nigerian society — from collective narratives to deeply personal perspectives.
The publication brings together diverse voices to examine stories, ideas, emotions, and cultural realities that shape everyday life. No perspective is too small — every voice matters.
Exploration Formats
Published in both print and digital formats, Soro Soke Mag highlights pressing social issues, cultural themes, and evolving narratives within Nigeria while connecting them to a broader global context.