“Viwe Mfaku reimagines Africa’s future through art, culture, and tech” GQ

Luthando Vikilahle  | October 11, 2024

Viwe Mfaku is a visionary, and one of the foremost voices shaping Africa’s narrative today.

Growing up in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, his Xhosa heritage deeply influenced his creative perspective.

He says his upbringing helps him visualise and see his Motherland.

Viwe and a colleagues, Image: Supplied

“I was fortunate enough to have met my grandparents on my mother’s side, who lived deep in a remote village. Going home to eMacibe, a village just outside Butterworth, grounded me in ways I only fully realised in adulthood, ” says the young creative.

“My upbringing in the Eastern Cape instilled in me a strong sense of identity, culture, and heritage, all of which continue to influence my artistic expression,” he explains.

He is visual design graduate who has made his mark in advertising, and has worked with major brands both locally and internationally.

Now, as a multi-hyphenate artist, he seamlessly blends film, design, and fine art to craft a unique narrative that’s both bold and visionary.