Nigeria
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https://www.modernghana.com/news/1310110/truck-tailboard-messages-a-reflection-of-nigerian.html
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https://www.afrotype.com/tac#process A continuation of the DANFO font, I worked with Afrotype on research to create process notes providing background information behind the iconic font of Festac ’77.
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I am glad to have worked on the research behind the Danfo font, tracing its origins from 19th Century America to its stylizations on Lagos streets. Working with Seyi was exhilarating as it provided a chance to talk about the design history of Nigeria and the roles we play as culture workers in preserving and…
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Modern Nigerian design space has long enjoyed a highly beneficial relationship with the signage artists responsible for transport decor. Although separate parts of a whole, the divide between ‘classed’ designers and signage artists has never been greater. Increased patronization and documentation of the history of Nigerian typography via signage artists seems to be the prevalent…
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Given the general focus on survival in Nigeria, this sort of documentation (at the time) exists within a certain level of privilege.
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Truck art is a significant part of a new art form developing in Nigeria. Their version of pop culture also includes large scenes done on the walls of small bars and motels, signboards for barbers depicting various hairstyles, and the novels, plays and stories collectively known as Onitsha market literature. Jack Prichett – Nigerian Truck…
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I grew up with the early 2000’s show ‘Pimp my ride’. The often outlandish modifications; cotton candy in a bonnet , etc were illogical leaps and often realistically problematic to a functioning vehicle. I witnessed and loved every bit of the ongoing fast and furious franchise. Mcdonalds hot wheels were tailored to my demographic; generating…
Danfo Yellow 