Born on October 24, 2001, in Santrokofie-Benua, Queenie Isabella Enyonam Ahunya is a multifaceted force within Ghana’s creative and advocacy landscapes. A 2023 University of Ghana alumna with a background in Philosophy and Psychology, her work is a deliberate intersection of social consciousness, mental health, and gender equity.
For Queenie, faith is a foundational driver. Her Christian values anchor her approach to community building and social justice. This spiritual grounding manifests in her creative output as a consistent exploration of hope, renewal, and the sheer grit of the human spirit.
As a self-taught visual artist, she moves fluidly between painting and sculpting, primarily centering the various phases of womanhood. Her pieces serve as a visual manifesto for the strength and beauty of women, doubling as a tool for feminist advocacy and empowerment.
Beyond the canvas, Queenie’s impact extends to the literary world. From co-authoring children’s history books that preserve the legacies of iconic Ghanaian women to her work as a poet, she is deeply committed to storytelling that challenges the status quo. Whether through art or the written word, Queenie is consistently documenting the female experience and driving the conversation around social change.
What Inspired your decision to be an artist?
I don’t think it was as much of a decision as ‘choosing’ to breathe. I was created to create. I find it therapeutic.
What type of Art do you do?
I make paintings, pencil art and digital art.
What story do you tell with your Art?
My art simply says, “I am a woman, seen AND heard”.
How did you learn how to make art?
It’s more of a talent than a skill I acquired. I learn through my mistakes, which is why I am into various art mediums as a means to explore what I am really good at.
In 5 years, where do you want to be with your art?
In 5 years, I hope to have a walk-in studio. I have come to love the thrill of live painting. I wish to do that more often at my convenience. My art is not just a career path, it is a quintessential part of my life and so it evolves with me.
Who/what are your biggest artistic influences?
To be honest, I never really looked up to anyone. However, Leonardo Da Vinci might be closest to an artistic influence. I read that he pursued a lot of creative ventures and that encouraged me to be myself.
What are some of your major works, collaborations, and exhibitions? Are there any people you would like to work with in future?
I participated in a group exhibition hosted by Babashop, in January 2025. It was in fact, my first exhibition and I got to meet some amazing artists. I hope to share the stage with more great African artists in Ghana and the diaspora.
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