Calabash Secrecy by Aimable Mugabo is a vibrant work of Black Art, painted in acrylic on canvas with expressive tones and layered meaning. The calabash, central to many African traditions, becomes here a symbol of secrecy, heritage, and the unspoken stories that shape identity.
Mugabo’s painterly language combines cultural symbolism with contemporary expression, where each brushstroke reflects both memory and resilience. The work situates Calabash Secrecy within the continuum of Black Art, affirming the role of tradition as a foundation for renewal and pride.
As part of Afrikanizm Art’s curated collection, Calabash Secrecy is a one-of-a-kind collector’s piece that bridges ancestral memory with contemporary vision. A painting that reaffirms the transformative brilliance of Black Art in preserving heritage and shaping cultural identity.
Aimable Mugabo
