Rigo Diaz is the winner of the nationwide graffiti talent search

 

Graffiti artist Rigo Diaz is the winner of Chrome's Graffiti Talent Search. Chrome announced the winner after beating four other finalists, including first runner-up Ole Tipat, who also captivated the audience with his unique artistic flair inspired by his Maasai community as well as themes of nature and urban culture. Diaz's design, inspired by the resilience of Nairobi's streets, captured the public's imagination, garnering 6,528 votes on Facebook and Instagram. Ole Tipat received 5,878 votes. The win puts Diaz on the path to creating a design for Chrome's iconic matatus (nganyas) as part of Chrome's Honour the Streets campaign. The Honour The Streets campaign invited artists to submit their graffiti designs, along with their neighborhoods and personal stories, for a chance to see their work featured on Chrome's iconic matatus...Source