Ibrahim Mahama, who has recently been awarded a diplomatic passport, has won several awards and made international news headlines because of his work transforming “waste” into wonderful artefacts. Well, if there is one person who has “power” and an international connection to put pressure on the government to ensure that the police unit accused of brutalising him, the Black Maria, are punished, it should be Ibrahim Mahama. The Political Twist, Death Threats and More: Ibrahim Mahama gives details of alleged assault by Black MariaHere is what you should know about Ibrahim Mahama:In December 2025, the Ghanaian contemporary artist emerged as number one amongst 100 people on the 2025 ArtReview Power 100 list, the first African to achieve such a feat. Ibrahim Mahama is known for his large-scale installation, sculpture, and architectural interventions that explore global change, commodification, labour, economic inequality, migration, and the socio-political legacies of colonialism in Africa. Ibrahim Mahama has exhibited internationally, including the Venice Biennale in Italy, Documenta in Germany, the Biennale of Sydney, and other major museums across Europe.

Source: GhanaWeb March 24, 2026 14:46 UTC