We have just returned from a transformative 10-day journey in Abuja, where we engaged with artists, explored access-centered environments and Disability Justice in practice. Our time was spent in deep collaboration—first with non-disabled artists, creating spaces where access is considered.  Then, we gathered with a powerful group of cross-disabled artists—storytellers, movement makers, culture shapers.

One moment stands out: our opening circle, where Black Disabled artists from across Nigeria came together, taking up space, making history. This was not just an event—it was a beginning. A space of possibility. A moment to be nurtured. We will return to Abuja, not as visitors, but as stewards of the seeds we planted together.

Follow our journey on Instagram, where we’ll be sharing glimpses of this work throughout the next couple of months.

[Featured Image Description: An outdoor photo with the founder of ÌMÍ Festival Oluwabukunmi Olukitibi (left), Organizer Akinlolu Oni (center) and Kayla Hamilton (right). They are all wearing the ÌMÍ Festival 2025 black t-shirt and signing “I love you”]