Tayo Fatunla

Tayo Fatunla is a British-born Nigerian cartoonist, comic artist, illustrator and storyteller based in the United Kingdom. He began drawing cartoons in Nigeria as a teenager and has since become known for his educational comic features on African history and social issues. His notable works include the long-running Our Roots series (started in 1989) and other projects for the BBC and the Lagos State government. The series, which highlights the accomplishments of Black people around the world, was later syndicated in American newspapers (such as the Chicago Defender, Sacramento Observer, and New York Amsterdam News). He also illustrated the Camberwell Black History Walk, a self-guided tour that highlights sites in Camberwell associated with notable individuals of colour. The tour and its accompanying map have since become a permanent feature at Camberwell Park in Southeast London. In 2025, the Cartoon Festival of Saint‑Just‑le‑Martel collaborated with Limoges International Airport in Bellegarde, west‑central France, to mount a month -long exhibition of Fatunla’s cartoons in the airport concourse.

Personal life Fatunla is based in Kent in England, where he works as a cartoonist and illustrator. He remains deeply involved in the cartooning community, holding memberships in the Cartoonists Association of Nigeria (CARTAN), Politicalcartoons.com, and France Cartoons. Fatunla actively conducts cartoon workshops and lectures on storytelling and art. As a devout Christian, he often integrates his faith into his art, using it in church and educational settings. Notably, he produced Christian cartoon collections, such as "Gospel Humor" in 2016. Fatunla frequently discusses the influence of faith and culture on his work. Despite residing abroad, he maintains strong connections to Nigeria, regularly returning to lead festivals, conduct workshops, and publish his work in outlets like The Nation newspaper.