8 Best Spots to See Graffiti and Street Art in Luanda

Street art in Luanda isn’t a fad; it’s an act of cultural memory. In 2025 local collectives and touring artists turned neglected walls into canvases that celebrate Angola’s kingdoms, amplify marginalized voices and make bus stops feel like galleries. Here’s where to see the freshest murals (and snap a few selfies) when you’re in the city.

1. Avenida Deolinda Rodrigues

Cazenga’s main artery becomes an open‑air gallery every year thanks to Projeto Xindar, a street‑art festival that invites collectives from across Angola to paint along the busy highway. For the 2025 edition the theme was “Os Reinos de Angola” and a temporary art village popped up on Avenida Deolinda Rodrigues near the Feira da Filda.

Graffiti Angola One’s organizers promised live painting, debates and cultural activities celebrating identity and gender equality; locals and travellers packed the sidewalk to watch artists transform blank walls into portraits of kings, queens and traditional symbols.

It costs nothing to wander the avenue; bring a bottle of water and a hat because there’s little shade. Expect to spend about USD 3 (≈ 2 800 AOA) on a shared taxi from downtown to Filda.

Tip: follow the festival’s Instagram feed for schedule updates and then visit in the late afternoon when the heat eases the murals glow under the golden light and you might catch a live performance on the makeshift stage.

2. Filda Cazenga: Lunda‑Tchokwe mural

Just off Avenida Deolinda Rodrigues, a large mural honours the Lunda‑Tchokwe kingdom. Painted during the 2025 Xindar festival, the piece by artist @gatopre7o uses ochre reds and black lines to depict warriors and traditional masks. Graffiti Angola One explained that it brings “the strength of our roots and the essence of our people to the wall”.

Locals pose for photos in front of the giant faces; the mural has become a point of pride for Cazenga’s youth.

Viewing is free and open 24/7. Plan USD 2–3 (≈ 1 800–2 700 AOA) for a mototáxi from Largo das Escolas to the Filda neighbourhood. Don’t skip the pastelaria across the road they sell mussungo (palm‑wine donuts) and will happily tell you the myths behind the Lunda‑Tchokwe kingdom. You can see the mural’s vivid colours on the artist’s post.

3. Marçal: Mucubal tribute mural

In the working‑class Marçal district the walls tell stories of Angola’s desert people. On 28 June 2025 the community radio REAT reported that urban artist Bleck Soldiers completed a mural honouring the Mucubal people, nomadic herders from southern Angola.

The article notes that the project highlights traditional clothing, clan structure and the Mucubal’s reverence for cattle, creating a visual bridge between Luanda’s urban youth and remote communities.

There’s no entry fee; a shared taxi from the city centre should be around USD 2 (≈ 1 800 AOA). The mural sits on a residential street, so be respectful ask residents before photographing them and stop by the local market for caldo de cana (sugar‑cane juice).

4. Wall of Citizenship / Mural da Homenagem: Cazenga

A few blocks from Cazenga’s municipal market stands the Wall of Citizenship, a long concrete barrier that has served as a community canvas since 2011.

In 2025 photographer Gelson Canelas posted a new work called “Mural da Homenagem – street art Cazenga para o mundo”.

The piece features portraits of local human‑rights activists with bold slogans and is part of a tradition in which activists and artists repaint the wall to honour Angolans who fought for social justice. The wall doubles as an outdoor classroom; graffiti workshops and hip‑hop cyphers happen spontaneously on weekends.

There’s no charge to view the mural. Bring USD 1 (≈ 900 AOA) for a chilled bag of water sold by nearby vendors, and visit during the morning when paint fumes have dissipated. If you’re lucky, you’ll meet some of the artists and watch them at work. For a glimpse of the homage mural, check out the December 2025 post.

5. Paragem Eamba 2 (Zamba 2) - Pink October mural

In October 2025 muralist Oksanna Dias turned the Eamba 2 bus stop in the Zamba 2 area into a pink‑tinged shrine. Her reel announcing the “Segundo mural sobre Outubro Rosa” (“Second Pink October mural”) shows her painting bright silhouettes of women and messages encouraging breast‑cancer screening. The work is part of her wider campaign to spotlight women’s health using public art.

The bus stop is public and free. Take a candogueiro (minibus) toward Samba and ask to get off at “Paragem Eamba dois”; the ride should cost USD 0.50–1 (≈ 450–900 AOA). After snapping photos, wander into nearby Samba 2 for grilled fish and live semba music. Watch Oksanna reveal the mural on her reel.

6. Art Club by Kosmos: Zona Verde, Benfica

Not all of Luanda’s street art lives on highways; some of it blossoms in private courtyards. The Art Club by Kosmos, a cultural hub in the Zona Verde housing project (Benfica), hosts exhibitions and encourages mural painting on its outer walls.

On 14 July 2025 community platform Nós é Comunidade highlighted a piece from Oksanna Dias’s series “Entre Raízes, narrativas femininas”. The series blends ancestral symbolism and feminist narratives, reflecting how women’s stories are rooted in the land. Inside the club there’s a café serving ginguba (ground‑nut) coffee and a small shop selling prints by local artists.

Entry is usually free; workshops and talks might cost USD 5 (≈ 4 600 AOA). Arrive on a Saturday afternoon when DJ sets keep the vibe relaxed and ask the staff about upcoming spray‑painting sessions. You can see the July 2025 post that introduced Oksanna’s series.

7. Os Reinos de Angola murals: historical storytelling

The theme of 2025’s Xindar festival “Os Reinos de Angola”  produced multiple murals across Cazenga representing ancient kingdoms like Kongo, Ndongo, Lunda‑Tchokwe and Matamba.

A reel shared by the community group Nós É Comunidade in November shows murals bursting with motifs: crowned queens, maps of the pre‑colonial kingdoms and proverbs written in Kimbundu. Each wall functions as a history lesson, inviting passers‑by to reflect on Angola’s pre‑colonial past and its influence on modern identity.

All murals are outdoors and free. If you want context, hire a local guide through Graffiti Angola One for about USD 10 (≈ 9 100 AOA) to lead a walking tour and explain each kingdom’s symbolism. Explore slowly many murals are tucked down alleys. Watch the reel to get a sense of the storytelling.

8. Graffiti Angola One workshops and tours

Beyond painting, Graffiti Angola One runs workshops that teach youths how to design lettering, handle spray cans and turn activism into art. Their programme description for the 2025 Xindar edition notes that in addition to graffiti and muralism, the event includes debates and cultural activities promoting national identity and gender equality. Artists selected for the 4th edition were drawn from multiple provinces to reaffirm graffiti as a tool for social transformation.

Participating in a workshop offers insight into Luanda’s hip‑hop scene and supports community art projects.

Workshop fees depend on duration but expect around USD 15–20 (≈ 13 700–18 300 AOA) for a day session, which includes materials. Sign up via their social pages or show up during the festival; sessions take place near Filda and occasionally in other districts. For a teaser of the festival vibe, check out the Os Reinos de Angola reel again.

Luanda’s graffiti scene is spontaneous walls change monthly. Follow local collectives on social media and chat with residents; they’ll point you to the freshest pieces. Remember that these artworks are community property, so look with respect, avoid defacing and support the artists by buying a drink or print.