Grant recipient Khalid Balogun transforms this building for Tawakkalt, a professional henna artist based in Ilorin, Nigeria.

We’re proud to share a beautiful transformation created by one of the Weapons of Light Foundation’s artist grant recipients of 2025; Khalid Balogun (@Khalltemi Art).

As part of the grant, Khalid helped Tawakkalt, a professional henna artist based in Illorin, Nigeria set up her own shop in a busy and high-traffic area. In addition to supporting the payment for the space, Khalid also repainted and refurbished the shop, transforming it from a previously rusty and worn structure into a vibrant and presentable workspace that reflects her brand and craft.

Khalid Balogun is a multidisciplinary artist from Lagos whose work centers on community, heritage, and healing through visual storytelling. His hyper realistic landscapes and beautiful floral works show his talent. His public murals and interactive art experiences perfectly embody the mission of the Weapons of Light foundation as he uses art as a service to “create scenery with voices.”