Ememe
Ememe, an Igbo word meaning “celebration”, serves as a visual manifestation of the joyous gatherings and festivities deeply ingrained in Samuel Nnorom’s local culture. Capturing the vibrancy of these occasions, the artist makes a unique figurative use of his medium: stepping back, the viewer can perceive two moving silhouettes whose outlines are enhanced by a subtle white thread. One of the silhouette, accentuated by faded pink “bubbles”, appears to be dancing, while the other, formed against a bright yellow backgound, is playing the tamtam with gusto. Here, as Samuel Nnorom puts it, Ankara takes on a dual role, symbolizing both its everyday purpose and its ceremonial significance during local ceremonies and festivals.