Aize Muhammed Paul Ogbebor is a Nigerian-born artist, photographer, author, and humanitarian whose multidisciplinary practice bridges art, culture, and social impact. A law graduate from Benson Idahosa University, his legal training sharpened his sense of justice, equity, and advocacy—principles that continue to inform both his creative and humanitarian work.

With more than thirteen years of experience across the fashion, art, and cultural sectors, Aize has established himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary African art. His photography and mixed-media practice explores themes of identity, resilience, displacement, and collective memory, while his curatorial initiatives create platforms for underrepresented voices across Africa and internationally.

As the founder of the Violet Paul Foundation, he leads projects that empower refugees and internally displaced persons through art, education, and storytelling. He has facilitated transformative workshops in camps such as Kakuma (Kenya) and Bakassi (Nigeria), providing children and young people with tools to heal, express themselves, and envision new futures. These initiatives often culminate in exhibitions, auctions, and publications that amplify refugee voices on global platforms.

His exhibitions have spanned the continent, including Alliance Française (Lagos), Tribal Chic Gallery (Nairobi), Yenwa Gallery (Lagos), as well as Cape Town, Lamu, and other African cultural centers. His major projects include Erèn oghè okhaza – Èkpo oghè ulè obaba – Flares of Enthusiasm, Frozen Choices Sacred Space, Africa Inside, and Floating Haven.

Aize is also the author of Wonder Boys Nothing Else (Swahili: Vijana wa ajabu hakuna wengine), published in collaboration with Paint It Black (Italy) and MyStart Project (UK), which presents poems and artworks from young refugees in Kakuma. He has also curated and contributed to multiple catalogues and collaborative publications, documenting art-driven interventions in Lamu, Nairobi, and Lagos.

Beyond his own artistic practice, he has spearheaded related projects such as Potluck with Aize Muhammed Paul & Friends (a fundraising initiative in Nairobi), the Art of Her (an all-women art auction in Lagos), and Floating Haven (an international auction for displaced communities). He has also embraced new media through VR/AR installations, introducing refugee-made works to global audiences via immersive digital galleries.

Currently based between Lagos, Cape Town, and New York, Aize collaborates with renowned galleries, curators, and cultural institutions worldwide. His work exemplifies how art can transcend aesthetics to become a powerful vehicle for dignity, empathy, and transformation—demonstrating a lifelong commitment to merging creativity with social good.