Olamide Ayomipo Adesola, known professionally as Ayo’lamide, is a Nigerian artist currently based in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. She holds a degree in Fine Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ilé-Ifè, Òsun state, Nigeria, and recently graduated with a Masters in Fine Art from Teesside University (2024). Driven by a commitment to establishing a sustained creative and professional practice, Ayo’lamide’s paintings center on figurative expressions reflecting her environmental beliefs and cultural ties to the Black race. Utilizing naturalistic elements with a hint of exaggeration, her artworks serve as creative reflections of these themes. She is particularly drawn to highlighting the experiences of Black women, amplifying their voices, and celebrating their resilience for the purpose of empowering them.