The RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2026 took place at Shepstone Gardens in Houghton, featuring a Nigeria Focus presentation curated by Boitumelo Makousu in partnership with Ugonna Ibe of Yenwa Gallery. The fair highlighted over 30 Nigerian artists, including Laju Sholola, whose works explored themes of identity, migration, and memory. Makousu traveled to Lagos to launch the first leg of the presentation at Yenwa Gallery before the final showcase in Johannesburg.
This year's focus on Nigeria underscores Latitudes' commitment to strengthening cultural ties across Africa through its International Focus programme, which previously highlighted Botswana in 2025. The fair has become a key platform for contemporary African art, fostering nuanced dialogue between markets and showcasing the urgency and complexity of Nigeria's art scene. The sold-out Botswana presentation in 2025 demonstrates the growing global recognition and market demand for African contemporary art.