ochai ogaba
Ochai Ogaba is a dancer and choreographer and is the founder and artistic director of the MUD Art Company. He leverages his personal experience as a survivor of ethnic and religious conflicts in Northern Nigeria to craft art that inspires hope and drives positive change in his community. He was awarded the presigious Prince Claus Fund award in 2022.
WISDOM PATRICK
Wisdom Patrick is a puppeteer, dancer, sound artist and a founding member of MUD Art Company. Born and raised in Northern Nigeria, his artistic journey is deeply rooted in the region's rich cultural heritage. Wisdom has composed evocative soundscapes for The MUD Art Company's projects, including film and live performances.
jonathan ayuba
Jonathan Ayuba - known as Avatar - is the co-founder and director of The Mud Art Company. Beyond the stage, he is a fashion designer and dedicated educator who facilitates workshops worldwide and holds a National Diploma in Local Government and Development Studies from Kaduna Polytechnic.
SARAH CHRISTOPHER
Sarah Christopher is a dancer, puppeteer, and fashion designer, and is a founding team member of The Mud Art Company. Her work includes collaborations with the Jacob Jonas Company and is further enriched by her Diploma in Film from the NTA College of Film, Jos, Nigeria.
natty janfa emmanuel
Nathan Emmanuel is a contemporary and Afro-fusion dancer and a founding team member of The Mud Art Company. His practice is rooted in improvisation and experimentation. He leads the Reach Dance Project, Mud Art Company’s inclusive initiative to train young people with disabilities.
ABRAHAM ONAZI
Abraham Onazi is a dancer, puppeteer and a founding member of The MUD Art Company where he has performed in The MUD, Plug, Compound and now An Fara. He has danced in festival tours in Ghana and Burkina Faso. Beyond his dancing career he is a documentary cinematographer.
mariam jimoh
Mariam Jimoh a musician and production manager with experience in touring coordination and costume design as well as performing. For Mud Art Company she worked on Compound and now An Fara.
BOB SAM Okoronkwo
Okoronkwo Bob Sam, professionally known as B.O.B., is a multidisciplinary artist and multi-instrumentalist, bridging music and visual design. Parallel to his musical career, B.O.B. has extensive expertise in the design, printing, and packaging industry where he enjoys a deep commitment to technical precision and creative expression.
