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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Misper Apawu

Senegalese artist transforms Conakry's walls with captivating street art, in photos

Guinea Graffiti - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Street art graffiti is spreading in West Africa. In Guinea’s capital, an artist from Senegal is transforming city walls and public perceptions. Omar Diaw says graffiti was seen as vandalism in Conakry not even a decade ago. He decided to change minds by starting with public awareness murals.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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