WASTE TURNED INTO ART
Jumoko Olowookere runs Aferica’s first Wate museum in Labadan, Nigeria. Creating
artwork from discarded materials like car tires, plastics, fabrics, and more. Nigerians are
increasingly using waste to raise awareness of environmental issues. With over 200
million people, Nigeria faces a significant plastic waste problem, often seen in littered
streets and waterways leading to the Gulf of Guinea. Olowookere was inspired to start
her collection after witnessing the waste generated in her kitchen. The museum
showcases not only her creation but also artwork from other artists made from waste
material like car tires, and bottle tops.