Kalashnitoy

"Emetuche’s reflections on Nigeria’s social challenges also inspired his work titled Kalashnitoy, dedicated to victims of the 2020 EndSARS protests. These protests aimed to end the brutality of Nigeria’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The excessive force and violence used by police during mass protests galvanised many young artists, including Emetuche, who captured the turbulent spirit and resilience of the crowds. In Kalashnitoy, a drawing of a gun with a tap on its barrel and a baby’s hand on the trigger offers a striking metaphor: the juvenile recklessness with which some police officers wield guns. Despite the calm appearance of the piece, it carries a powerful critique of systemic violence." - Osa Mbonu- Amadi