On this episode, we speak to Founder and Creative director of Retro Africa, Dolly Kola-Balogun.

Dolly share some incredible insights on her journey into the art industry after launching retro Africa in 2015 in Abuja. Under the guidance of the late curator Bisi Silva, she was able to forge a partnership with Igo Diarra, Director and curator of Galerie Medina to bridge the curatorial divide between Anglophone and Francophone West Africa. Over the years she has worked on some interesting projects including an exhibition at the 2017 Documenta 14 in Germany and Greece, as well as being the art consultant for the Kwara State government in Nigeria. Retro Africa today stands as the first Nigerian gallery to participate in Art Basel Hong Kong and Tokyo Gendai. Dolly also co-owns Atelier Hotels and Pavilion Restaurant, where she serves as one of the  ...