Djakou Kassi Nathalie, a Cameroonian visual artist born in Cameroon and currently residing in Lagos, has been captivated by art since her early years. Commencing her studio practice in 1998 after six years of dedicated study, Djakou swiftly emerged as an instructor at the sole art institution, the Institut de Formation Artistique, in Central Africa's Mbalmayo, Cameroon.
In this role, she notably introduced the innovative "Material Technology" course into the school's esteemed curriculum.