Fatima

ILLUSTRATOR ... exploring the northern Nigerian narrative

[Fatima @__siyam__]

Ramadan Kareem! May Allah make it easy for us to make the best out of the blessed month, Ameen

[Fatima @__siyam__]

@MuneeyTeejay Don’t jinx it oo

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so guys, i got robbed on wednesday night at ikoyi by my bolt driver, he took my phone, my cards, my ID, all my money and savings, lemme tell you how it happened. I ordered a bolt ride going to lekki, after i got into the ride which was a heavily tinted car and we started ...

[Ndéla Faye @NdelaFaye]

Everyday racism in Finland’s (world-class?) early childhood education, a thread:

[Fatima @__siyam__]

My unfinished projects are hunting me 😣

[Fatima @__siyam__]

However you wear your headscarf/hijab wear it with pride!

[Fatima @__siyam__]

Making a portfolio website has got to be one of the most stressful job for an artist, I have been putting it off for year 😣

[Fatima @__siyam__]

@miss_magpie_spy How many slices are there in a loaf😅

[Fatima @__siyam__]

In an effort to draw more realistic figures, I did some practice with these beautiful vlisco prints #fashionillustration #illustration

[Fatima @__siyam__]

Their first event was at their school’s fun fair, they made what they could and sold out 🎊they were so excited, I am sure one of them didn't sleep well. The excitement of making your first paycheck with your sweat is a good feeling.

[Fatima @__siyam__]

In a world where you could be a unicorn, I choose to be fully clothed in a giant cup of coffee.

#fashionIllustration #morningcoffee

[Fatima @__siyam__]

I love how everyone puts a little effort to dress up on Friday. I wonder how atampa became the fabric of choice for these Friday dress ups.
Here’s an option for your next Friday outfit, inspired by the formal workplace #HappyFriday

[Fatima @__siyam__]

Melanin popping!!

[Fatima @__siyam__]

@Sodangi_ice 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 awesomeness

[Fatima @__siyam__]

@Shatu_MD Congratulations but Where is the party rice at???

[Rising Arts Agency @RisingArtAgency]

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[Fatima @__siyam__]

Maybe then we can all enlighten ourselves about the ways of others, appreciating the nuances. At the end we all Nigerians.
#Artivism

[Fatima @__siyam__]

I could get into a long story about the Fulani herdsmen but I don’t want to get political. I choose to represent the beauty of my culture and traditions and let people fall in love with it.

[Fatima @__siyam__]

Also the peacock motives exudes tropical island vibes, which inspired the backdrop. I am being all deep here but my favorite works are ones with that remind of this memories.

[Fatima @__siyam__]

I got really excited when @metrotextilescornerlondon sent me this print, as soon as I saw it I knew what I wanted to design for it.
Let me explain, some fabrics evokes some emotions, this reminds me of nostalgic photographs from the 90’s, elegant @ysl Dresses from the 70’s.