Nigeria, June 14 -- In this latest episode of Women in STEAM, Damilola Olusegun, 28, a visual artist, delves into her artistic journey and, most significantly, how her late father led her to art and how platforms like YouTube gave her leverage in the art world.

In 2018, Ms Olusegun had created a substantial portfolio and debuted her work through a self-funded art exhibition at her science academy, involving family support and showcasing talents from her institution and others. The success of the event reinforced her path, earning her the title of Best Young Visual Artist in 2019 by The Everyday Chapter.

PT: Can you walk me through your creative process when starting a new piece? Do you have any specific routines?

Ms Olusegun: When star...