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ARTISTS INDEX
Abiodun Olaku 4-6 Jimoh Buraimoh 76-78
Ablade Glover 7-8 John Ogbeta 94
Abraham Uyovbisere 90-91 Muyiwa Akinwolere 106
Adebesin Adedamola 24-25 Nyemike Onwuka 64-65
Alex Nwokolo 26-43 Obinna Makata 102-103
Babajide Olatunji 44 Odogwu Fidelis Eze 99
Bob Nosa-Uwagboe 92 Ogbada Edwin Ejeh 101
Bruce Onobrapkeya 9-22 Ola Balogun 105
Bruno Ajunam 23 Olabode Tomisyn 66
Dennis Osakue 93 Olotu Oyerinde 72-75
Ebenezer Akinola 45-50 Onyema Offoedu - Okeke 67-71
Pita Ohiwere 82-83
Emmanuel Te eh 95
Photography and Page layout Reuben Ugbine 51
Adewolu Kazeem E nosa Yvonne 108
Sam Ebohon 84
Fidel N. Oyiogu 52-62
Sam Ovrai 79
Cover Gerald Chukwuma 100
Balogun markrt series by Alex Nwokolo Segun Aiyesan 85
Inner Cover Ghariokwu Lemi 63
Gala day under the river by Bruce Onobrapkeya Taiye Erewele 107
Hammed Ibrahim 95-98
Inner back cover Tola Wewe 86
The great ones by Obinna Makata
Ikechukwu Emeka 80-81 Yomi Momoh 97-89
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ARTISTS INDEX
Abiodun Olaku 4-6 Jimoh Buraimoh 76-78
Ablade Glover 7-8 John Ogbeta 94
Abraham Uyovbisere 90-91 Muyiwa Akinwolere 106
Adebesin Adedamola 24-25 Nyemike Onwuka 64-65
Alex Nwokolo 26-43 Obinna Makata 102-103
Babajide Olatunji 44 Odogwu Fidelis Eze 99
Bob Nosa-Uwagboe 92 Ogbada Edwin Ejeh 101
Bruce Onobrapkeya 9-22 Ola Balogun 105
Bruno Ajunam 23 Olabode Tomisyn 66
Dennis Osakue 93 Olotu Oyerinde 72-75
Ebenezer Akinola 45-50 Onyema Offoedu - Okeke 67-71
Pita Ohiwere 82-83
Emmanuel Te eh 95
Photography and Page layout Reuben Ugbine 51
Adewolu Kazeem E nosa Yvonne 108
Sam Ebohon 84
Fidel N. Oyiogu 52-62
Sam Ovrai 79
Cover Gerald Chukwuma 100
Balogun markrt series by Alex Nwokolo Segun Aiyesan 85
Inner Cover Ghariokwu Lemi 63
Gala day under the river by Bruce Onobrapkeya Taiye Erewele 107
Hammed Ibrahim 95-98
Inner back cover Tola Wewe 86
The great ones by Obinna Makata
Ikechukwu Emeka 80-81 Yomi Momoh 97-89
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Abiodun Olaku
Abiodun Olaku's talent can be traced back to his early days in Baptist Academy, Lagos, between 1970 and
1975. He rode on the back of the school's tradition which encouraged art and craft through a sustained
retinue of qualified, committed and motivating teachers in that segment of the educational curriculum.
Described by his lecturer, mentor and inspiration, world-renowned Nigerian Grand-master artist,
Professor Yusuf Grillo, as “Primus inter pares”, ABIODUN OLAKU has slowly but steadily transformed,
through a 35-year artistic sojourn, into a master artist in his own right. Indeed, he has become an
irresistible premium brand in the African art market and milieu, with an ever-growing frenzied following.
The solid foundation for this remarkably glorious, creative odyssey was laid in Nigeria's foremost art
institution, Yaba College of Technology, between 1976 and 1981, where Olaku had a comprehensive
orientation for his professional life under the watchful guidance of competent and committed lecturers
and instructors ably led by living legend, Yussuf Grillo and his lieutenants, namely, late (Soviet-trained Show time (Durbar)
sculptor) Isiaka Osunde and iconic Master Kolade Oshinowo.
Olaku worked for 7- years at the Federal Civil Service between 1982 and 1989. Following his 20 x 24 inches
resignation in February 1989, Olaku launched a blistering, unbroken campaign of studio practice in
company of his fledging colleagues and friends like late Alex Shyngle, Felix Osiemi and Bunmi Babatunde, Oil on canvas
as well as respected sculptor, Bisi Fakeye, at The National Studios of Modern Art, National Theatre, 2009 - 2010
Iganmu, Lagos. Horse Riders
An indigene of Ogun State, Nigeria, who was born on December 29, 1958, he works and lives in Lagos
with his family. He is also a member of the Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA); a founding member, inaugural
vice-president and trustee of the Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria (GFA); and one of the 10 x 14 inches
founders and a trustee of Universal Studios of Art, National Theatre, Lagos. Olaku is an avid sports Oil on paper
enthusiast, with a special interest in soccer and table tennis. He is a passionate fan of Chelsea FC, London. 2004
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Abiodun Olaku
Abiodun Olaku's talent can be traced back to his early days in Baptist Academy, Lagos, between 1970 and
1975. He rode on the back of the school's tradition which encouraged art and craft through a sustained
retinue of qualified, committed and motivating teachers in that segment of the educational curriculum.
Described by his lecturer, mentor and inspiration, world-renowned Nigerian Grand-master artist,
Professor Yusuf Grillo, as “Primus inter pares”, ABIODUN OLAKU has slowly but steadily transformed,
through a 35-year artistic sojourn, into a master artist in his own right. Indeed, he has become an
irresistible premium brand in the African art market and milieu, with an ever-growing frenzied following.
The solid foundation for this remarkably glorious, creative odyssey was laid in Nigeria's foremost art
institution, Yaba College of Technology, between 1976 and 1981, where Olaku had a comprehensive
orientation for his professional life under the watchful guidance of competent and committed lecturers
and instructors ably led by living legend, Yussuf Grillo and his lieutenants, namely, late (Soviet-trained Show time (Durbar)
sculptor) Isiaka Osunde and iconic Master Kolade Oshinowo.
Olaku worked for 7- years at the Federal Civil Service between 1982 and 1989. Following his 20 x 24 inches
resignation in February 1989, Olaku launched a blistering, unbroken campaign of studio practice in
company of his fledging colleagues and friends like late Alex Shyngle, Felix Osiemi and Bunmi Babatunde, Oil on canvas
as well as respected sculptor, Bisi Fakeye, at The National Studios of Modern Art, National Theatre, 2009 - 2010
Iganmu, Lagos. Horse Riders
An indigene of Ogun State, Nigeria, who was born on December 29, 1958, he works and lives in Lagos
with his family. He is also a member of the Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA); a founding member, inaugural
vice-president and trustee of the Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria (GFA); and one of the 10 x 14 inches
founders and a trustee of Universal Studios of Art, National Theatre, Lagos. Olaku is an avid sports Oil on paper
enthusiast, with a special interest in soccer and table tennis. He is a passionate fan of Chelsea FC, London. 2004
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Mother
36 x 24 inches
The blue canopy Oil on canvas
Ablade Glover 1993
24 x 30 inches
Oil on canvas Born in Accra in what was then the Gold Coast (present-
2014 day Ghana), Glover did teacher training at Kwame
Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
(1957–58), before winning a scholarship to study textile
design at London's Central School of Art and Design
(1959–62).He returned to Ghana to teach for a while,
before another scholarship, given by Kwame Nkrumah,
enabled Glover to study art education at the University of
Newcastle upon Tyne (1964–65), where he began to use
the tool that shaped his technique when his teacher
suggested a palette knife to apply paint, rather than
brushes. Glover went on to further his education in the
US, first at Kent State University, where he earned his
master's degree, and then at Ohio State University where
he was awarded a PhD in 1974.
Returning to Ghana after receiving his doctorate,
Glover taught for the next two decades at the College of
Art in the University of Kumasi, becoming Department
Head and College Dean.
In 1998, he received the Flagstar Award by ACRAG
(the Arts Critics and Reviewers Association of Ghana),
and was also honoured with the distinguished alumni
award from the African-American Institute in New York.
He founded the Accra-based Artists Alliance Gallery,
which has roots in an earlier gallery he founded in the
1960s and in its new incarnation was opened by Kofi
Annan in 2008. As well as being an outlet for Glover's own
work, this gallery features the work of other significant
artists such as Owusu-Ankomah and George O. Hughes,
together with collectible local artifacts.
Selected Exhibitions Ablade Glover: 80th
Anniversary, October Gallery, London (3 July–2 August
2014) Transmission Part 2, Tasneem Gallery, Barcelona,
Spain (15 November 2012 – 30 March 2013) I See You,
Tasneem Gallery (6 July–17 November 2010) Ablade
Glover: 75 Year Anniversary, October Gallery, London (2
July–1 August 2009) Visions & Dreams, Tasneem Gallery
(13 March–31 May 2008)
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Mother
36 x 24 inches
The blue canopy Oil on canvas
Ablade Glover 1993
24 x 30 inches
Oil on canvas Born in Accra in what was then the Gold Coast (present-
2014 day Ghana), Glover did teacher training at Kwame
Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
(1957–58), before winning a scholarship to study textile
design at London's Central School of Art and Design
(1959–62).He returned to Ghana to teach for a while,
before another scholarship, given by Kwame Nkrumah,
enabled Glover to study art education at the University of
Newcastle upon Tyne (1964–65), where he began to use
the tool that shaped his technique when his teacher
suggested a palette knife to apply paint, rather than
brushes. Glover went on to further his education in the
US, first at Kent State University, where he earned his
master's degree, and then at Ohio State University where
he was awarded a PhD in 1974.
Returning to Ghana after receiving his doctorate,
Glover taught for the next two decades at the College of
Art in the University of Kumasi, becoming Department
Head and College Dean.
In 1998, he received the Flagstar Award by ACRAG
(the Arts Critics and Reviewers Association of Ghana),
and was also honoured with the distinguished alumni
award from the African-American Institute in New York.
He founded the Accra-based Artists Alliance Gallery,
which has roots in an earlier gallery he founded in the
1960s and in its new incarnation was opened by Kofi
Annan in 2008. As well as being an outlet for Glover's own
work, this gallery features the work of other significant
artists such as Owusu-Ankomah and George O. Hughes,
together with collectible local artifacts.
Selected Exhibitions Ablade Glover: 80th
Anniversary, October Gallery, London (3 July–2 August
2014) Transmission Part 2, Tasneem Gallery, Barcelona,
Spain (15 November 2012 – 30 March 2013) I See You,
Tasneem Gallery (6 July–17 November 2010) Ablade
Glover: 75 Year Anniversary, October Gallery, London (2
July–1 August 2009) Visions & Dreams, Tasneem Gallery
(13 March–31 May 2008)
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Bruce Onobrapkeya
A living legend, Bruce Onobrapkeya is one of the most
documented and most decorated contemporary Nigerian artists.
Talented and dynamic, he experimented with materials that have
resulted in methods of printmaking, such as plastography,
Untitled plastocast and bronzed lino relief.
40 x 40 inches A celebrated printmaker, Bruce Onobrapkeya hails from Agbara-
Oil on canvas Otor in the Delta State of Nigeria. A graduate of the famous Zaria
2006 Art School, he was one of the members of the Zaria Art Society
who redefined the theoretical framework of Western teaching.
He has consistently used the Urhobo forms and motifs alongside
other Nigerian indigenous art forms to promote an African
identity in a globalised world.
Bruce Onobrapkeya has won both recognition and numerous
awards from virtually all over the world, including the recent
Untitled Nigerian National Order of Merit Award (NNOM) conferred on
him by President Mohammad Buhari of Nigeria in 2017.
23.5 x 33 inches
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Bruce Onobrapkeya
A living legend, Bruce Onobrapkeya is one of the most
documented and most decorated contemporary Nigerian artists.
Talented and dynamic, he experimented with materials that have
resulted in methods of printmaking, such as plastography,
Untitled plastocast and bronzed lino relief.
40 x 40 inches A celebrated printmaker, Bruce Onobrapkeya hails from Agbara-
Oil on canvas Otor in the Delta State of Nigeria. A graduate of the famous Zaria
2006 Art School, he was one of the members of the Zaria Art Society
who redefined the theoretical framework of Western teaching.
He has consistently used the Urhobo forms and motifs alongside
other Nigerian indigenous art forms to promote an African
identity in a globalised world.
Bruce Onobrapkeya has won both recognition and numerous
awards from virtually all over the world, including the recent
Untitled Nigerian National Order of Merit Award (NNOM) conferred on
him by President Mohammad Buhari of Nigeria in 2017.
23.5 x 33 inches
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Onohu Gala day under the river (panel)
25 x 19 inches 11 of 50 38.5 x 30 inches
1971 2000
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Onohu Gala day under the river (panel)
25 x 19 inches 11 of 50 38.5 x 30 inches
1971 2000
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Untitled
Igbumgbu (Hunter mask)
40 x 26 inches
18 x 14 inches
Addictive Plastograph
1994
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Untitled
Igbumgbu (Hunter mask)
40 x 26 inches
18 x 14 inches
Addictive Plastograph
1994
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Rainbow (Eghrighei) IV Mask (Denajo) II
33 x 45 inches 20 x 15 inches 3 of 100
Plastocast Metal foil
1985 2014
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Rainbow (Eghrighei) IV Mask (Denajo) II
33 x 45 inches 20 x 15 inches 3 of 100
Plastocast Metal foil
1985 2014
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Adede
20.5 x 16 inches 7 of 100
Metal foil
2014
Hunters journey
24 x 33 inches
Deep etching
1979
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Adede
20.5 x 16 inches 7 of 100
Metal foil
2014
Hunters journey
24 x 33 inches
Deep etching
1979
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Man with braided hair II Ekugbe
19 x 14.5 inches 20.5 x 17 inches
Metal foil Metal foil
2014 2013
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Man with braided hair II Ekugbe
19 x 14.5 inches 20.5 x 17 inches
Metal foil Metal foil
2014 2013
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Doll III
Design (Ibrebu) IV
19 x 15 inches
Metal foil 20 x 15 inches 1 of 100
1993 2010
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Doll III
Design (Ibrebu) IV
19 x 15 inches
Metal foil 20 x 15 inches 1 of 100
1993 2010
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Bruno Ajunam
Polo Player
Good governance
40 x 58 inches
35,5 x 28.5 inches Metalfoil relief 45 of 100 Oil on canvas
1987
2007
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Bruno Ajunam
Polo Player
Good governance
40 x 58 inches
35,5 x 28.5 inches Metalfoil relief 45 of 100 Oil on canvas
1987
2007
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Qoutes of life
42 x 36 inches
Acrylic, pen and ink on canvas
2006
Adebesin Adedamola
Adebesin Adedamola is a visual artist who was born in 1976. A graduate from
the school of Art.Auchi Polytechnic. Edo State .Nigeria in 2003.since then he Redemption sacrifice
has been a full-time studio artist.
Several works by the artist have been sold at auction, including 33 x 40 inches
'EMOTIONAL ACT' sold at Arthouse Contemporary Limited 'Modern & Oil on canvas
Contemporary Art' in 2012.
2008
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Qoutes of life
42 x 36 inches
Acrylic, pen and ink on canvas
2006
Adebesin Adedamola
Adebesin Adedamola is a visual artist who was born in 1976. A graduate from
the school of Art.Auchi Polytechnic. Edo State .Nigeria in 2003.since then he Redemption sacrifice
has been a full-time studio artist.
Several works by the artist have been sold at auction, including 33 x 40 inches
'EMOTIONAL ACT' sold at Arthouse Contemporary Limited 'Modern & Oil on canvas
Contemporary Art' in 2012.
2008
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Alex Nwokolo
Born in 1963 in the city of Lagos, Alex Nwokolo is one of the leading artists in the West Africa
art scene. He enjoys music, painting, football, nature, travelling and trying his hands on new Aso Ebi Series
ideas. He works predominately in the medium of painting, but includes mixed-media to his
genre. 35 x 35 inches
Alex Nwokolo completed his Higher National Diploma (HND), with distinction at the Oil on canvas
Auchi Polytechnic School of Art and Design, Auchi, Edo State in 1991, followed by a Master of 2017
Fine Art (MFA) at the University of Benin in 2000. Alex was the recipient of the American
Ambassadors Price in 1991, in recognition of his artistic achievements in painting; the
Guinness Certificate of Merit in 2004; he was honoured by the School of Art and Design, Auchi
Polytechnic, Auchi with the Excellence Award in 2010 and in 2014, he received the Society of
Nigeria Artists (SNA), Lagos Chapter, Distinguished Master Artists Award.
He has had 10 Solo exhibitions and 60 group exhibitions at top galleries in Nigeria, United
Kingdom, France, Holland, South Africa and the United States. Some of which includes the
Johannesburg FNB Art Fair 2010 and 2011; The Allen Hutton Gallery, Whetstone, London
1992; Transcending Boundaries 2013 and 2014, Aabru Art, London; African Way of Art,
Galerie Vendome, France 2011; African Festival of the Arts, Chicago, USA, 2014; The Road
Less Travelled, Artistic License Gallery, Victoria Island, Lagos 2008; Authenticity of Thought,
Sachs Gallery, 2012, Lagos.
He has also participated in various art auctions, such as Phillips De Pury African Now Tropical Hue
Auction, USA, 2010; Bonhams African Now Auction, UK, 2012-2015; Arthouse
Contemporary Auction, Lagos, 2008-2016 and Lagos Art Auction, Terrakulture & Mydrim
Gallery (TKMG) Auction House, 2011-2016. 24 x 48 inches diptych
He is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) and the Guild of Professional Fine Mixed media
Artists of Nigeria (GFA). 2013
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Alex Nwokolo
Born in 1963 in the city of Lagos, Alex Nwokolo is one of the leading artists in the West Africa
art scene. He enjoys music, painting, football, nature, travelling and trying his hands on new Aso Ebi Series
ideas. He works predominately in the medium of painting, but includes mixed-media to his
genre. 35 x 35 inches
Alex Nwokolo completed his Higher National Diploma (HND), with distinction at the Oil on canvas
Auchi Polytechnic School of Art and Design, Auchi, Edo State in 1991, followed by a Master of 2017
Fine Art (MFA) at the University of Benin in 2000. Alex was the recipient of the American
Ambassadors Price in 1991, in recognition of his artistic achievements in painting; the
Guinness Certificate of Merit in 2004; he was honoured by the School of Art and Design, Auchi
Polytechnic, Auchi with the Excellence Award in 2010 and in 2014, he received the Society of
Nigeria Artists (SNA), Lagos Chapter, Distinguished Master Artists Award.
He has had 10 Solo exhibitions and 60 group exhibitions at top galleries in Nigeria, United
Kingdom, France, Holland, South Africa and the United States. Some of which includes the
Johannesburg FNB Art Fair 2010 and 2011; The Allen Hutton Gallery, Whetstone, London
1992; Transcending Boundaries 2013 and 2014, Aabru Art, London; African Way of Art,
Galerie Vendome, France 2011; African Festival of the Arts, Chicago, USA, 2014; The Road
Less Travelled, Artistic License Gallery, Victoria Island, Lagos 2008; Authenticity of Thought,
Sachs Gallery, 2012, Lagos.
He has also participated in various art auctions, such as Phillips De Pury African Now Tropical Hue
Auction, USA, 2010; Bonhams African Now Auction, UK, 2012-2015; Arthouse
Contemporary Auction, Lagos, 2008-2016 and Lagos Art Auction, Terrakulture & Mydrim
Gallery (TKMG) Auction House, 2011-2016. 24 x 48 inches diptych
He is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) and the Guild of Professional Fine Mixed media
Artists of Nigeria (GFA). 2013
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Sunset The special one
42 x 40 inches 40 x 40 inches
Oil on canvas mixed media
2016 2008
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Sunset The special one
42 x 40 inches 40 x 40 inches
Oil on canvas mixed media
2016 2008
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Sunset Twilight Market
20 x 20 inches 42 x 40 inches
Oil on cxanvas Oil on textured canvas
2006 2016
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Sunset Twilight Market
20 x 20 inches 42 x 40 inches
Oil on cxanvas Oil on textured canvas
2006 2016
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Boy with green beret Balogun Market Series
42 x 40 inches 42 x 40 inches
Oil on textured canvas Oil on textured canvas
2017 2017
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Boy with green beret Balogun Market Series
42 x 40 inches 42 x 40 inches
Oil on textured canvas Oil on textured canvas
2017 2017
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Subway
60 x 48 inches
Mixed Media
2012
Mass Rally
48 x 48 inches
Oil on Canvas
2017
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Subway
60 x 48 inches
Mixed Media
2012
Mass Rally
48 x 48 inches
Oil on Canvas
2017
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Sunset VI
48 x 48 inches
Oil on Canvas
2017
Windows
44 x 56 inches
Mixed media
2008
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Sunset VI
48 x 48 inches
Oil on Canvas
2017
Windows
44 x 56 inches
Mixed media
2008
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To Let Market
48 x 48 inches Oil on textured canvas
Oil on textured canvas 42 x 40 inches
2013 2013
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To Let Market
48 x 48 inches Oil on textured canvas
Oil on textured canvas 42 x 40 inches
2013 2013
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Trajectory of a sub-saharian empire
Adaeze 48 x 46 inches
Oil on textured canvas,
45 x 42 inches 2018
Oil on textured canvas
2018
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Trajectory of a sub-saharian empire
Adaeze 48 x 46 inches
Oil on textured canvas,
45 x 42 inches 2018
Oil on textured canvas
2018
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Untitled
64 x 64 inches, Mixed Media
Village Square II
32 x 48 inches,
Mixed Media,
2020
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Untitled
64 x 64 inches, Mixed Media
Village Square II
32 x 48 inches,
Mixed Media,
2020
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Babajide Olatunji Ebenezer Akinola
Babajide attended Obafemi Awolowo University, where he studied Botany but also Ebenezer was born December 1st, 1968 in Ibadan, Nigeria. A Fine Arts graduate from the
focused on improving his artistry by watching videos on YouTube. A self-taught artist, University of Benin with B.A (Painting). He worked as a teacher at Holy Child Secondary
Olatunji drew portraits of popular personalities such as Ramsey Noah and Asa, displaying School, Lagos in 1991 and later moved to Birrel Avenue High School, Lagos. He left
them on campus to market himself. teaching in 1993 to join Insight Communications Ltd, Lagos, for two years. In 1994, he put
The hyper-realist painter whose drawings have left many astounded has become a a stop to paid employment and started his full time studio practice which he has remained
sensation with his tribal mark series. The tribal mark series, inspired by the scarification commitment to till date.
marks found among some tribes in Nigeria, especially among the Yorubas, has set the He has participated in various solo and group exhibitions, to mention few: 2012
artists apart. 'Nothing But The Truth', Mydrim Gallary, Ikoyi, Lagos, 2011'Nigeria, Our Nigeria,
His art could easily be mistaken for pictures, considering how detailed the drawings Presidential Inauguration Exhibition', Shehu Musa Yar'adua Center, Abuja Nigeria, 2010
are. Olatunji's early works were in graphite on paper, and the the tribal mark series is coal 'Lasting Impressions' (solo) Signature Gallery Lagos, Nigeria, 2009 'stepping Into
on paper. Universality', Universal Studios Of Art Lagos, Nigeria, 'The First Nigeria Giclee
With his career just taking off and more projects lined up, the sky is certainly the limit for Exhibition', Hue Concept/terraculture, Lagos, Nigeria. 2007 'miniature Art Fair',
Olatunji. Framemaster Lagos, Nigeria, 2005 'national Blackart Fair', New York City, USA. 2004
Olatunji is also known as the dancing artist. The videos on Olatunji's Instagram page show 'Akinola Ebenezer And Buck Brown', Nicole Gallery, Chicago USA. 2004 'National Black
him sporting an afro and wearing shorts with paint brushes in his hands and classical music Art Fair', New York City Usa. 2003 'Décor Expo Atlanta', Georgia, USA, 2003 'Art
or jazz playing. In his latest video, the artist features drawing a portrait of Fela Kuti and Philadelphia', Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, 2003 'recent Paintings' Steelelife Gallery,
dancing to the afrobeat sounds of the legend. Other videos show Olatunji listening to jazz, Chicago USA, 1998 'Trilogy : Akinola Ebenezer, Alice Gatewood-Wadell And Carol
the intensity of the music turning him to a temporary orchestra conductor. Vanterpool', Nicole Gallery, Chicago, USA, 1996 'Life: Slices And Spices',
Music has always been a part of the artist's work regime. It puts him in a creative He has also executed special commissions like: Portrait Of President Nnamdi
and he draws for nine hours or more when he's inspired. The dancing artist looks up to Mohammed Alli Azikiwe, National Gallery Of Art, Nigeria, Portrait Of President Abdulsalami Abubakar,
artists from the Rennaisance and Romantics period. National Gallery Of Art, Nigeria, Portrait Of President Olusegun Obasanjo, National
Gallery Of Art, Nigeria.
Ebenezer bagged several awards like Fasuyi Art Prize For The Best Student In Road still far...
Painting In Final Year Exam, University Of Benin, 1989, Departmental Prize For The Best
Student In Fine Art Dept, University Of Benin in 1989 and Schorlaship For The Best
Student In Painting In 300l, University Of Benin in 1988. 40.5 x 68 inches
He is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) and the Guild of Professional Oil on canvas
Fine Artists of Nigeria (GFA). 2016
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Babajide Olatunji Ebenezer Akinola
Babajide attended Obafemi Awolowo University, where he studied Botany but also Ebenezer was born December 1st, 1968 in Ibadan, Nigeria. A Fine Arts graduate from the
focused on improving his artistry by watching videos on YouTube. A self-taught artist, University of Benin with B.A (Painting). He worked as a teacher at Holy Child Secondary
Olatunji drew portraits of popular personalities such as Ramsey Noah and Asa, displaying School, Lagos in 1991 and later moved to Birrel Avenue High School, Lagos. He left
them on campus to market himself. teaching in 1993 to join Insight Communications Ltd, Lagos, for two years. In 1994, he put
The hyper-realist painter whose drawings have left many astounded has become a a stop to paid employment and started his full time studio practice which he has remained
sensation with his tribal mark series. The tribal mark series, inspired by the scarification commitment to till date.
marks found among some tribes in Nigeria, especially among the Yorubas, has set the He has participated in various solo and group exhibitions, to mention few: 2012
artists apart. 'Nothing But The Truth', Mydrim Gallary, Ikoyi, Lagos, 2011'Nigeria, Our Nigeria,
His art could easily be mistaken for pictures, considering how detailed the drawings Presidential Inauguration Exhibition', Shehu Musa Yar'adua Center, Abuja Nigeria, 2010
are. Olatunji's early works were in graphite on paper, and the the tribal mark series is coal 'Lasting Impressions' (solo) Signature Gallery Lagos, Nigeria, 2009 'stepping Into
on paper. Universality', Universal Studios Of Art Lagos, Nigeria, 'The First Nigeria Giclee
With his career just taking off and more projects lined up, the sky is certainly the limit for Exhibition', Hue Concept/terraculture, Lagos, Nigeria. 2007 'miniature Art Fair',
Olatunji. Framemaster Lagos, Nigeria, 2005 'national Blackart Fair', New York City, USA. 2004
Olatunji is also known as the dancing artist. The videos on Olatunji's Instagram page show 'Akinola Ebenezer And Buck Brown', Nicole Gallery, Chicago USA. 2004 'National Black
him sporting an afro and wearing shorts with paint brushes in his hands and classical music Art Fair', New York City Usa. 2003 'Décor Expo Atlanta', Georgia, USA, 2003 'Art
or jazz playing. In his latest video, the artist features drawing a portrait of Fela Kuti and Philadelphia', Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, 2003 'recent Paintings' Steelelife Gallery,
dancing to the afrobeat sounds of the legend. Other videos show Olatunji listening to jazz, Chicago USA, 1998 'Trilogy : Akinola Ebenezer, Alice Gatewood-Wadell And Carol
the intensity of the music turning him to a temporary orchestra conductor. Vanterpool', Nicole Gallery, Chicago, USA, 1996 'Life: Slices And Spices',
Music has always been a part of the artist's work regime. It puts him in a creative He has also executed special commissions like: Portrait Of President Nnamdi
and he draws for nine hours or more when he's inspired. The dancing artist looks up to Mohammed Alli Azikiwe, National Gallery Of Art, Nigeria, Portrait Of President Abdulsalami Abubakar,
artists from the Rennaisance and Romantics period. National Gallery Of Art, Nigeria, Portrait Of President Olusegun Obasanjo, National
Gallery Of Art, Nigeria.
Ebenezer bagged several awards like Fasuyi Art Prize For The Best Student In Road still far...
Painting In Final Year Exam, University Of Benin, 1989, Departmental Prize For The Best
Student In Fine Art Dept, University Of Benin in 1989 and Schorlaship For The Best
Student In Painting In 300l, University Of Benin in 1988. 40.5 x 68 inches
He is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) and the Guild of Professional Oil on canvas
Fine Artists of Nigeria (GFA). 2016
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Oil on canvas
2016 - 2017
Wetin dey happen
47 x 63 iches
Oil on canvas
2016 - 2017
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Wetin dey happen
63 x 47 iches
Oil on canvas
2016 - 2017
Wetin dey happen
47 x 63 iches
Oil on canvas
2016 - 2017
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47 x 63 inches,
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Oil on canvas,
2016-2017
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Oil on canvas,
2016
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