Djakou Kassi Nathalie is a Cameroonian visual artist based in Lagos, whose multidisciplinary practice spans ceramics, sculpture, and mixed media. With a career rooted in material exploration, she began her studio practice in 1998 after six years of study, quickly becoming an instructor at the Intitut de Formation Artistique in Mbalmayo, Cameroon, where she introduced the pioneering Material Technology course.

Her journey in ceramics deepened during her tenure at the Centre d’Art Appliqué, where she served as chief manager of the ceramic studio. In 2013, she founded the ceramic collective DECERAM, fostering collaborations and commissioned works. Relocating to Nigeria in 2015, Djakou expanded her practice to include clay, bonded stone, wood, and bronze — consistently pushing the boundaries of functional and sculptural forms.

A dedicated mentor, she has facilitated workshops across Africa, the USA, Iran, and Iraq, nurturing the next generation of artists. Her works have been widely exhibited in Cameroon, Nigeria, Dubai, Paris, London, and New York, including at the Harlem Fine Arts Show, FACE 2025 in the UK, and Deus Ex Femina in Dubai. She is an esteemed member of the Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria (GFA), Sculpture Association of Nigeria (SCAN), and the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA).

Djakou’s practice is a testament to the transformative power of materials, bridging tradition and innovation in contemporary African art.