MAKIYAYYA

MAKIYAYYA – The Herdsmen The title comes from the Hausa word for those who guide and care for livestock — a role shaped by routine, responsibility, and closeness to the land. This pen‑and‑ink portrait, with cattle beneath the figure, evokes movement, watchfulness, and practiced skill. It acknowledges the quiet expertise of herdsmen and the steady labour that keeps animals — and communities — in motion.