Wana Udobang

Wana Udobang is a multidisciplinary storyteller and artist working at the intersection of writing, poetry, performance, and film. Her poetic work, which includes three studio albums—Dirty Laundry, In Memory of Forgetting, and Transcendence—interrogates themes of memory and re-imagination. In film, Udobang has created powerful works such as Nylon and Warriors, alongside the important archival project Culture Diaries, which documents the work of African artists.

A central interrogation in Udobang’s practice is the body politic, particularly as it relates to the female body, its value, and societal pressures. Her acclaimed 2014 film, Shrink, is a powerful tribute to women that courageously addresses the destructive impact of body shaming. Through her highly relatable and resonant focus, Udobang gives voice to the conflict many women experience with their bodies, creating work that is both a poignant social commentary and a catalyst for conversation and healing.