

Judith Yahaya is a Nigerian Contemporary Visual Artist based between Qatar and Abuja, Nigeria. She holds a B.A. in Fine Art from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria(2018), and has since practiced art full-time. In her practice, she examines the interconnectedness of people and their environment. Her work has been featured in several exhibitions, including notably three editions of the Qatar International Art Festival (QIAF), Artio Gallery New York, Nike Art Gallery Abuja, Orisun Gallery Abuja, Ashanti Gallery and others. She was appointed Nigerian Ambassador for QIAF 2025, and is currently part of the National Executive Committee of the Female Artist Association of Nigeria(FEAAN). Her passion for art developed at a very young age, earning recognition as the First Nigerian Art Olympiad Winner, an early achievement that marked the beginning of her journey in visual arts amongst other early achievements.