Born in 1982, Chuma Anagbado is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice explores identity, memory and cultural continuity through drawing, mixed media and installation art. His work reimagines the material & non-material aspects of Igbo culture and existence.

In 2026, Anagbado deepened this exploration through the use of the Igbo Waist bead (Mgbaji Ukwu) as material and metaphor, drawing from its essence: material,  form, function and symbolism. Through mark-making, beading, repetitive forms and layered compositions, Anagbado approaches art as both archive and intervention: a means of promoting indigenous knowledge and spirituality while confronting today’s social realities. His works invite reflection on ethnicity, race, belonging, and the enduring power of cultural identity in a globalised world. A foundational element of Anagbado’s practice is his engagement with Uli: the traditional Igbo art form recognised for its fluid linearity, symbolism, and storytelling.

Chuma holds a BA in Fine & Applied Arts from the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria and an MA in Design from the University for the Creative Arts, Rochester, UK. His works are held in public and private collections across the world.