Paintings

Toso Jura Art has a significant collection of original mostly abstract and figurative acrylic / oil on canvas paintings from a wide variety of talented sub-Saharan African artists.

Figurative abstract on acrylic canvas painting 80 x 98 cm (31 x 39 in) titled ‘Busy-body’ from acclaimed Rwandan artist Brave Tangz who is also featured in the extremely cool Arak Collection.

Abstract acrylic on canvas painting 116 x 116 cm (46 x 46 in) using simple primary colors from long-time local Liberian artist Prince Abel Kollie. What do see happening within the painting?

Abstract painting palette-knived acrylic on canvas 117 x 117 cm (46 x 46 in) by Malawi-based artist Elson Kambalu. We met in his home near Lilongwe in 2024 and in his studio gallery there the previous year.

Abstract acrylic on canvas painting 81 x 79 cm (32 x 31 in) titled “Witchcraft” from a talented young artist from Zimbabwe named Janet.

Abstract figurative acrylic on canvas painting 110 x 100 cm (43 x 40 in) by acclaimed Ugandan artist Kalule Herbert. After meeting the artist in Kampala I was quite happy to learn his works are included in the extremely cool Qatar-based Arak Collection
Abstract figurative acrylic on canvas painting 130 x 100 cm (51 40 in) from noted Malawian artist Jimmy Malinga who I met on my last visit to Malawi in his studio on the outskirts of the capital city of Lilongwe.
Abstract acrylic on canvas painting 124 x 80 cm (49 x 31 in) from Ugandan artist Tusiime Mathias
Edison Mugalu abstract acrylic on canvas painting
Abstract acrylic on canvas painting 110 x 70 cm (43 x 28 in) from well-known Ugandan artist Edison Mugalu, he is self-taught and has been quite productive over the years, This piece is rather unique and different than much of his other work, with spare use of different colors depicting a simple village scene
A figurative acrylic + charcoal on canvas painting 150 x 150 cm (59 x 59 in) from an interesting young Ethiopian artist named Ashenafi. Quite a bit happening inside this painting with lots of hidden details.

Abstract mixed media + acrylic on canvas painting 108 x 80 cm (43 x 32 in) from the late artist Nixon Malomula, a graffiti specialist from Blantyre, Malawi

Acrylic on canvas painting 64 x 89 cm (25 x 35 in) titled “Roosters” from Jo’burg artist S.F. Kunene

Abstract figurative acrylic on canvas painting 116 x 91 cm (46 x 36 in) from Congo (DRC) artist Nkulu

‘Naif Art’ abstract tempera on paper painting 59 x 43 cm (23 x 17 in) by South African artist McCallom

Abstract tempera on paper painting 30 x 44 cm (12 x 17 in) from Malawian artist Innocent Willinga

Alain Trez (France) painting 72 x 92 cm (28 x 36 in) from the 1970s was purchased in Senegal. The artist and his wife are most well-known for writing and illustrating books for children like “The Smallest Pirate”

Tinga-Tinga style enamel on canvas painting 40 x 43 cm (16 x 17 in) titled “Women’s Occupations” from one of the old masters, Tanzanian artist Sayuki Matindiko. Rumour has it that Keith Haring was supposedly influenced by this particular style of African art.

An abstract acrylic on canvas painting 38 x 48 cm (15 x 19 in) of what looks like many “extra-terrestrial” faces from Senegalese artist A.Tall [who is supposedly related to the renowned artist Papa Ibra Tall]

Abstract acrylic on canvas painting 40 x 60 cm (16 x 24 in) by African artist Janet

Figurative acrylic on canvas painting 71 x 99 cm (28 x 39 in) of Angolan tribal mask by Nkudu Hompsto

A rather humorous local “BBQ scene” in the tryptych style acrylic on canvas painting 94 x 41 cm (37 x 16 in) by noted Zimbabwean artist Lovemore Kambudzi, his works are featured in the permanent collection of the National Gallery in Harare. I first met the artist in his home / studio in Harare in 2009.

Original colored pencil on paper 57 x 72 cm (23 x 28 in) “Skywalkers” from Kenyan artist Kivuthi Mbuno

Abstract acrylic on canvas painting 152 x 155 cm (60 x 61 in) CELEBRATION Lagos artist Gabriel Nuhu

Abstract acrylic on canvas painting 61 x 76 cm (24 x 30 in) ‘The Gossipers’ by Ghanaian artist TENTUO

A figurative acrylic + charcoal work 92 x 124 cm (36 x 49 in) on canvas from Ethiopian artist Ashenafi

Figurative painting 65 x 90 cm (26 x 35 in) in the TInga-Tinga (Tanzania) style from Mohammed Wasia Charinda, supposedly the first old master artist there to switch to canvas from painting on hardboard.

Another abstract acrylic on canvas painting 110 x 100 cm (43 x 40 in) by Ugandan artist Kalule Herbert. After meeting the artist in Kampala I was happy to learn his works are included in the Arak Collection

Abstract painting 77 x 102 cm (30 x 40 in) of a lion from acclaimed artist Foster Sakyiamah of Ghana

Abstract acrylic on canvas painting 59 x 74 cm (23 x 29 in) by Malawian artist Jimmy Malinga
a figurative acrylic + charcoal from Ethiopian artist Ashenafi
Abstract figurative acrylic + charcoal painting (92 x 108 cm) from Ethiopian artist Ashenafi SOLD

Abstract figurative painting of a lady from a young artist in Zimbabwe named Mukucha

Abstract figurative acrylic on canvas painting 122 x 88 cm (48 x 35 in) by unknown South African artist
‘Naif Art’ abstract figurative tempera on paper 60 x 36 cm (24 x 14 in) by South African artist McCallum

Figurative acrylic on canvas painting 65 x 104 cm (26 x 41 in) from Zimbabwean artist David Chinyama

Abstract acrylic on canvas painting from acclaimed artist Robert Osei Anim from Accra, Ghana

Abstract acrylic on canvas collage painting 190 x 136 (75 x 54 in) from noted Malawian artist Jimmy Malinga. This work depicts life on Lake Malawi (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Abstract painting acrylic on canvas from noted artist in Senegal

Abstract figurative acrylic on canvas painting (134 x 100 cm) from Ugandan artist Tusiime Mathias

Figurative acrylic on canvas painting of a young girl

Abstract painting large acrylic on canvas from noted Angolan artist

Abstract figurative acrylic on canvas painting (38 x 63 cm) of a village scene in rural South Africa

Abstract figurative acrylic on canvas painting (64 x 76 cm) from noted Malawian artist Jimmy Malinga

Figurative acrylic on paper ‘Meeting in the Mist’ from noted Nigerian artist

Abstract acrylic on paper of many strange faces noted artist in Ghana

Abstract figurative acrylic on canvas painting (56 x 76 cm) by Ghanaian artist BoBo that of course is titled Africasso

Acrylic on canvas painting (59 x 77 cm) from renowned visual artist based in Malawi, Andrew Massi.

Abstract figurative acrylic on canvas painting (66 x 95 cm) of Liberian tribal mask by Prince Abel Kollie
Another abstract tempera on paper painting (30 x 44 cm) from the late Malawian artist Innocent Willinga

Abstract mixed media painting (46 x 64 cm) that is acrylic + notebook paper on carboard from young Zimbabwe based artist Peter Musumhi

Acrylic on canvas abstract figurative painting f(64 x 140 cm) from a talented Zimbabwean artist

Fantasy acrylic on canvas painting (105 x 94 cm) from Malawi artist Professor

Abstract figurative acrylic on canvas painting (59 x 77 cm) from South Africa based artist S.F. Kunene

Abstract batik work on canvas (69 x 74 cm) from noted Malawi based artist Ellis Singano

Acrylic on canvas painting (130 x 160 cm) of a busy township scene from Zimbabwe based artist Shelton

Batik work on canvas (55 x 44 cm) titled “Big 5” from Peter Chikondi in Malawi

Abstract figurative acrylic on canvas (50 x 60 cm) from the talented African artist

Acrylic on canvas painting (125 x 69 cm) of a rural farm scene from Zimbabwean artist

Tinga-Tinga style enamel on paper figurative painting (15 x 18 cm) from S.A. Sayuki

abstract mixed media + acrylic on canvas from Ugandan artist Tusiime Mathias
Abstract mixed media + acrylic on canvas painting (140 x 90 cm) from Ugandan artist Tusiime Mathias.There are 6 vertical red areas where fabric is stitched in to the canvas.

Acrylic on canvas painting (50 x 72 cm) from noted artist in Angola named MOUSSA

Abstract acrylic on cardboard painting (117 x 79 cm) by Zimbabwe based artist Peter Musumhi

Acrylic on canvas painting (137 x 137 cm) from talented young Zimbabwean artist

Abstract acrylic on canvas painting (40 x 60 cm) from African artist

Acrylic on canvas painting titled “Mine Workers” (61 x 77 cm) from South African artist S.F. Kunene

Fantasy acrylic on canvas painting (105 x 94 cm) from Malawi artist Professor

‘Escaping Reality’ an acrylic on canvas painting (70 x 42 cm) from acclaimed Rwandan artist Brave Tangz

Abstract figurative acrylic on canvas painting (75 x 52 cm) from Rwandan artist William Ngendandumwe

Acrylic on canvas painting (140 x 110 cm) from Tanzanian artist Kajo

‘Tribal Dance’ acrylic on canvas painting (100 x 100 cm) from Ugandan artist Ssemakula

Abstract figurative mixed media + acrylic on canvas (104 x 120 cm) from Ugandan artist Bagumi

Abstract figurative tempera on paper (80 x 110 cm) from Namibian artist

‘Coffee Meeting’ acrylic on canvas painting (60 x 80 cm) from acclaimed African artist

Acrylic on canvas painting (90 x 60 cm) of a village scene from noted Ugandan artist

Abstract figurative acrylic on canvas painting (84 x 100 cm) from the noted Arusha-based artist named Ibrahim who signs pieces as Brartist (Collections)

Mixed media various native textiles and acrylic on canvas work (100 x 100 cm) from Ugandan artist Bagume

Abstract figurative ‘Bullman II’ acrylic on canvas painting (60 x 86 cm) from acclaimed African artist

Abstact figurative acrylic on canvas painting (150 x 130 cm) from Tanzanian artist Tarinio