Lemi Ghariokwu (b. 1955, Lagos) is a celebrated artist and designer best known for his iconic album covers for Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. These include ‘Expensive Shit’ (1975) and ‘Zombie’ (1976). His vibrant, bold, and politically charged artworks reflect the spirit of Afrobeat and have left an indelible mark on the world of music and visual arts.

With over 2,000 album covers for artists such Bob Marley, Lucky Dube, Felix Liberty, Osita Osadebe, Falz and many more to his name and global exhibitions of his work, Ghariokwu remains a pivotal figure in African art. His ability to fuse art with activism continues to inspire and provoke thought, solidifying his status as a cultural icon and a true maestro of visual art.

Selected exhibitions include but are not limited to:

‘Lagos: Past and Present’ group exhibition in conjunction with Muson Art Festival Week in Lagos, NG (2002);
‘Sophie Sanders/Lemi Ghariokwu’ collaboration at Southfirst Gallery in Brooklyn, NY (2003);
‘Political Cartoons from Nigeria: Ghariokwu Lemi, Comfort Jacobs and Lordwealth Ololade’ at Southfirst Gallery, Brooklyn, NY (2006) and
‘The Reinvented Covers’ Lagos, NG (2015).