MY AFRICAN QUEEN #0001 - Adaeze
By Nwachukwu Sopuluchi
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MY AFRICAN QUEEN #0001 - Adaeze is the first artwork in Nwachukwu Sopuluchi's ambitious 10,000 African Queen Series, a collection envisioned as a celebration of African femininity, identity, beauty, strength, ancestry and imagination. The portrait introduces Adaeze, the first Queen of the series. Rendered primarily in black, white and silver against an intense red background, Adaeze possesses an imposing and almost mythological presence. Her elaborate sculptural hairstyle, metallic adornments, intricate body markings and golden halo combine contemporary digital artistry with visual references to African adornment and ancestral symbolism.
The Story Behind the Artwork
Adaeze is the First Queen In Nwachukwu's imagined mythology behind the 10,000 African Queen Series, she is the woman who opens the gates to a world inhabited by thousands of Queens. She comes from a place where history is not written only in books. It is written on the body. Every marking on Adaeze carries the suggestion of a forgotten story. Every piece of adornment represents a connection to those who came before her. Her extraordinary hair becomes a symbol of heritage, while the golden rings above her head represent a crown without physical boundaries, a reminder that her authority exists beyond the material world. Why is Adaeze Rare? MY AFRICAN QUEEN #0001 - Adaeze occupies a unique position within the series because she is the first Queen. 1/1 Original This artwork is presented as a 1/1, meaning this particular work is intended to exist as a single edition. There will be many Queens in the 10,000 African Queen Series, but Adaeze is #1. Physical Artwork + NFT The collector will receive the artwork, with a corresponding NFT planned to be issued 20 days after successful purchase. The NFT can serve as the blockchain-based digital counterpart and proof of the collector's acquisition,subject to the specific minting and transfer arrangements.
Details
- Medium: Digital Painting
- Year: 2026
- Edition: 1/1
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