Ìrìn Àjò Cartoon Exhibition: A Journey Through Identity, Migration, and Resilience by Samuel Ojo

📍 The Cartoon Museum, London

📅 July 31 – November 29, 2025

Samuel Ojo’s First Solo Exhibition in London Captures the Black Immigrant Experience Through Powerful Cartoons

British-Nigerian cartoonist Samuel Ojo presents his debut solo exhibition titled “Ìrìn Àjò” — meaning “Journey” in Yoruba — at the Cartoon Museum in West London. The exhibition explores the Black immigrant experience in the UK, offering a visually compelling narrative on themes such as migration, adaptation, identity, resilience, and national belonging.

By blending personal storytelling with social and political critique, Ojo sheds light on the complex realities of immigrants while celebrating their cultural contributions to British society.

✍️ What to Expect in the Exhibition

12 original cartoons
Commentary on UK immigration and social integration
Reflections on public services like the NHS
Visual storytelling drawn from lived experiences

Each cartoon acts as a visual essay, articulating untold stories and challenging narratives around race, policy, and inclusion.

🎨 Private Viewing and Notable Guests

The private viewing of Ìrìn Àjò was held recently and was well attended by prominent cartoonists and guests, including:

Tayo Fatunla (UK-Nigerian editorial cartoonist and illustrator)
Paul Adams
Femi Adetunji
Alex Tefera (Ethiopia)
Steve Marchant, Pete Songi, and Jess Judge (UK)

The strong turnout and enthusiastic response reflect the resonance of Ojo’s themes with both the art community and the wider public.

🖌️ About Samuel Ojo

Samuel Ojo is a rising voice in the cartoon and illustration scene, using his art to reflect on socio-political issues and personal experience. Ìrìn Àjò marks a significant milestone in his career, bringing immigrant narratives into the spotlight at one of the UK’s leading institutions for cartoon art.