If Kanye was an African, he will probably be a Hausa man. New York Based Ghanaian artist, Dennis Owusu-Ansah whose pop art images are taking Instagram by storm recently released this photo of the American power couple in African prints.
With bright block colors contrasting intricate patterns, his images have transformed the likes of Drake, Rihanna and Beyonce into powerful African icons in traditional dress and with traditional names.
In a recent interview with CNN, he said “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.
“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.”
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