From Lagos to living rooms: Temi Coker weaves Nigerian culture into his new home collection, available exclusively at Walmart for a limited time. [Photo: Walmart]

Nigerian-American multidisciplinary artist Temi Coker said he didn’t set out to make decorations. Born in Lagos—Nigeria’s largest city—and now based in Dallas, he set out to create heirlooms his children could one day give to their children to celebrate “culture, beauty, and belonging.” Now his creations are available to everyone through a partnership with Walmart.

“My children are the product of two cultures—African and African American. I wanted to create heirlooms that celebrate the beauty in that duality,” Coker said in a statement. “This collection honors the vibrant textiles, colors, and culture of my Nigerian childhood while embracing my wife’s African American heritage, creating pieces that speak to both identities.”

The collection includes vases, pillows, throws, and rugs, ranging in price from less than $13 to $320.

“The living room is the heart of our home, where the majority of our family memories happen, so I designed these pieces to live in that sacred space and be accessible to every family,” Coker said. 

Vases from the Temi Coker collection, now available at Walmart. [Photo: Walmart]

Showcasing the collection

The collection’s vases are designed with textured surfaces to echo the intricate patterns of braids and diverse hairstyles central to Black culture. But they’re also vessels that carry what matters forward. Coker said that as his wife carried their children, these pieces are meant to carry “memory, tradition, and culture into tomorrow.”

Several vases are 3D printed and made in the U.S., which allowed Coker to adjust and perfect designs until each piece matched what he saw in his mind’s eye, he said.

The vibrant textile patterns in grass green, teal blue, warm red, and black point to the lively culture and intricate braids of Nigeria while speaking the language of modern American homes, where families of all backgrounds are building their own traditions and their own ways of remembering where they came from, Coker added.

Some items in the Temi Coker collection, now available at Walmart [Photo: Walmart]

On partnering with Walmart

Coker said that his partnership with Walmart ensures these meaningful pieces reach all families, regardless of budget. This isn’t luxury for the few, but legacy made accessible to all, he added.

“Partnering with Walmart feels full circle; my first pair of shoes were from Walmart, and so many people in my community shop there—so being able to launch my first home collection with them is extremely special,” he said.

The collection launches today and represents Walmart’s ongoing commitment to partner with diverse creators, providing customers with designs that reflect the communities it serves and making beautifully designed home decor accessible to families at all price points, the company said.

The Temi Coker collection is now available at Walmart [Photo: Walmart]

‘On a journey to democratize style’

“We’re on a journey to democratize style, and our new Temi Coker collection is an exciting opportunity to bring his authentic perspective and bold, beautiful designs exclusively to Walmart customers,” said Creighton Kiper, SVP Home, Walmart U.S. “Partnering with artists and creators like Temi Coker allows us to uniquely deliver style and joy to every space, effortlessly and affordably.”

Coker works as a visual artist, designer, and creative director, and is known for his vibrant, Afrofuturist-inspired work that celebrates Black culture, heritage, and contemporary identity. His distinctive style blends bold colors, geometric patterns, and cultural symbolism to create work that spans brand identity, editorial design, and commercial art.

His clients include Google, Nike, Netflix, Adobe, and The New York Times, among others. Coker’s work has been recognized by the Type Directors Club, Communication Arts, and the Society of Illustrators, making him one of the most sought-after visual voices in contemporary design, Walmart said.

You can see Coker’s Walmart collection online here.

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