There is no shortage of extraordinary female artists across the African continent. From the intricately layered canvases of Njideka Akunyili Crosby to the bold visual activism of Zanele Muholi, women have always been central to Africa’s artistic story. And yet, walk into most galleries — whether in Lagos, London, or Los Angeles — and you will find their work dramatically under-represented. The question is not whether these artists exist. The question is why galleries so often