ABOUT US
Shabuta is a family-led art heritage house dedicated to preserving the legacy of Baba Shabu—an American-born, Pan-African artist whose work bridged cultures, continents, and generations. His paintings draw from the stories, traditions, and spiritual experiences he absorbed while living and creating across Africa, expressing a deep commitment to ancestral connection and cultural unity. Through museum-quality limited edition prints—each released in a strictly limited edition of four—we honor his vision and share his powerful message of love, heritage, and human connection. Our mission is to continue the work Baba Shabu lived for: bridging worlds and uplifting communities through art.
About
Baba Shabu
Baba Shabu (Omar Shabaz) began as a student of painting and textile design at the School of Arts and Crafts and the School of Serigraphic Arts and Calligraphy (Detroit, MI, USA).
His post-graduate years were spent traveling across the African continent living and working in various art capacities. He began exhibiting prominently in Monrovia, Liberia in the 1970s. Shabu’s works have been exhibited internationally in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the United States and are in international collections. He and his works are included in globally published art books and periodicals.
