In an industry which constantly places young creatives under the pressure of standardised art education, we find it heartening to discover graphic designers who are still self-taught. Such is the case for Accra-based designer Hanson Akatti, whose passion for drawing segued him into graphic design. “I’d download tutorials from the internet and try to apply what I’d learned in different scenarios,” Hanson tells It’s Nice That. “Some of my earliest teachers were the gomedia and Creative Bloq.”

Now, Hanson is a brilliantly accomplished designer – ushering in a new era for African music and art curation through his own dynamic visual identity. Embracing vibrant rhythmic designs and captivating colour schemes, Hanson’s visual elements encapsulate the adventurous and ever-evolving spirit of African Gen Zers.