George 'Ashif' Malamba

Place: Nairobi

Born: 1972

Death: 2015

Biography:

Ashif Malamba was a Kenyan artist born in Nairobi in 1972. He was a member of the Maasai Mbili Collective, based in Kibera. Malamba passed away in 2015, leaving behind a significant impact on the Kenyan art scene. His work is characterized by a heavily outlined group portrait of members of the Maasai Mbili Collective. Malamba's art is represented by only one painting, but his memory continues to inspire and galvanize the Kenyan artists’ community.