Mayowa Nwadike is a Nigerian mixed-media artist based in New York City. Working primarily with charcoal and acrylic, he creates emotionally layered work that blends heritage and lived experience, exploring identity, gender roles, spirituality, and the immigrant experience. His paintings have been exhibited internationally at esteemed galleries and institutions, including the Whatcom Museum in Washington, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, and the African American Museum in Dallas, and his work has been featured in numerous publications including Hyperallergic, TimeOut, Observer, and New Visionary Magazine. In 2025, Nwadike was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 (Art & Style), a recognition of his distinct voice and influence. In addition to painting, he has explored film as a creative medium, with a short film premiering at Outfest in Los Angeles and screening at the Producers Club in New York.