Akumkumpa is a Twi word that translates to ‘’Good Killing’’ in English. This series of paintings presents itself as an instrument in the discussion of the morality surrounding killing and death.

When may one kill another, if ever?
What moralities permit the killing of another? Who may rule the dispensation of death at their whim? What justifications exist? On what grounds is it permissible? What consequences derive? What law, if universal at all, forbids? if any.

In the current world as we live it, so beset with much pain and anguish and deaths resulting from conflicts between nations. These questions are imminent and reflection worthy. The world must re-calibrate moral compasses and tools upon which our various righteous actions are founded.

Throught the depiction of grotesque killing in nature. Akumkumpa sets the stage for these questions to be discussed. Towards a revelation of truth and understanding.

To stimulate this discussion, the artist has put forward a motion, as an entry point of discussion.
Which one may stand for or against.

There is a motion for discussion, is as follows:
That ‘’Whosoever is willing to die for an idea, may kill to protect it’’.

The Artist is ever ready to indulge in a discussion either for or against the motion.
(You may approach the artist in person to indulge in this discussion) All are urged to do so.

Universal law, theological law, legal law and all other forms of legitimate law systems, moral systems and frameworks of intellectual, spiritual, socio-cultural etc. conduct wherein there exists precepts of moral character and authority as pertaining to the motion, may be employed in this engagement.