Inktober 2025 Kicks Off — Will Nigerian Artists Join the Ink Battle?
Lagos, Nigeria — October 1, 2025 marked the start of Inktober, the annual drawing challenge founded in 2009 by Jake Parker, where artists produce one ink-based drawing a day. Wikipedia+1 This year’s prompt list includes themes like Mustache, Weave, Crown, Murky, Deer, Pierce, Starfish, and Reckless. inktober.substack.com
But while the challenge is embraced in many art communities worldwide, reactions in Nigeria are mixed.
Some artists question whether it’s relevant for their local context. “I admire the discipline, but with the economy, bills, and freelance work, how can one commit to daily drawing?” mused one digital illustrator in Lagos (name withheld). Others see Inktober as a chance to sharpen skills and get exposure, but worry that the financial pressures of life in Nigeria may force many to skip days.
Still, a few local creatives have already posted their first entries, tagging them with #Inktober2025. Others are lurking — waiting to see whether the trend truly takes off here this year.
For those hoping to try: the rules remain straightforward — make an ink drawing (pencil under-sketch allowed), post it, and tag it with #inktober and #inktober2025. Inktober You can commit every day, every other day, or just once a week — consistency is key.
Will Inktober 2025 be a movement in Nigeria—or another global tradition that feels distant for many local artists? We’ll be watching the timeline (and your feeds) for clues.