Mikael Owunna’s Limitless Africans series was showcased at the Yvonne & Christine Cook Family Regional Gallery at The August Wilson African American Cultural Center, featuring seven images from his powerful documentary project. Over six years, Owunna photographed 50 LGBTQ African immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers across North America, Europe, and the Caribbean, challenging modern narratives that dismiss queerness as "un-African."

A central element of the installation is the Nsibidi symbol for love, which appears on the exhibition walls and the cover of Owunna’s limited edition photography book. Nsibidi is an ancient writing system from southeastern Nigeria, predating colonization, and its inclusion in Owunna’s work highlights the deep-rooted presence of queer Africans in history. The symbol on its side represents two women sleeping together, arms entwined, and pillows on either side. In its upright form, the symbol would depict a man and a woman.

By incorporating Nsibidi, Owunna underscores the significance of queer voices in African history, reclaiming a space for those whose stories have been deliberately erased or silenced. Through this thoughtful use of symbolism, Limitless Africans affirms the enduring presence of LGBTQ Africans as integral to their cultural heritage, combatting centuries of erasure while celebrating queer love and identity.