Uche Okeke The Storyteller - Folklore and Mythology in His Works

Published 24 October 2024 in The Work

Uche Okeke Legacy Editorial

Storytelling is central to African culture, serving as a bridge between generations, a keeper of traditions, and a way to navigate societal values. For Uche Okeke, storytelling was not only a cultural inheritance but also a profound source of artistic inspiration. Through his works, Okeke brought Igbo folklore and mythology to life, blending them seamlessly with his modernist aesthetic.