Siphesihle Ntsungwana woke up to an Instagram notification saying “Champangepapi mentioned you in their story”. The recognition by Drake had the artist filled with gratitude and South Africans reposting with pride for one of our own. Drake even took it as far as making the illustration his Instagram profile picture. To see South Africans using…
Siphesihle Ntsungwana woke up to an Instagram notification saying “Champangepapi mentioned you in their story”. The recognition by Drake had the artist filled with gratitude and South Africans reposting with pride for one of our own. Drake even took it as far as making the illustration his Instagram profile picture.
To see South Africans using their talents to express themselves and to inspire people is uplifting and fulfilling. The illustrator has painted many faces, including the likes of Elaine, Rich Mnisi, Rihanna and more.
Ntsungwana’s fine artwork is an exploration of his identity. It is through painting that he explores the move from Bizana which is a rural area in Eastern Cape to Durban which is more urban. Furthermore, explores the evolution of his identity and artistic creativity. Ntsungwana’s work has become an allusion to pop culture and mass media since his move to the city.
His use of different techniques combines illustration and realism to portray subjects of his actual everyday life.The painting is an ode to Drake’s album Honestly, Nevermind that received mixed reviews which the artist seemed to be unbothered about.
He replied to critics with a statement saying, “It’s all good if you don’t get it yet. That’s what we do! We wait for you to catch up”. The album was executively produced by Grammy winner Black Coffee, his son Esona produced a song titled Texts Go Green.
This father-son duo is a force to be reckoned with.“ ” 2022 (quick painting)It was the recognition my the global superstar Drake, that took Uncle Waffles‘ career to new heights overnight.
Uncle Waffles has become an international DJ and secured a deal with Jägermeister to be one of their brand ambsassadors“” 2022 (quick painting)
