Graffiti transforms Conakry’s walls into canvases for change

Once seen as vandalism, graffiti in Guinea’s capital is now being embraced as a powerful art form for awareness and social unity.

Leading the movement is Omar “Chimère” Diaw, a Senegalese-born graffiti artist who has helped turn Conakry’s gray concrete walls into vibrant expressions of identity and hope. Since moving to Guinea in 2018, he has used art to engage the public on issues ranging from health awareness to cultural…