Early Life and Background Erhabor Ogie Emokpae was born in 1934 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. He trained at the Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, and
Early Life and Background Erhabor Ogie Emokpae was born in 1934 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. He trained at the Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, and
Early Life and Background Demas Nwoko was born in 1935 in Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta State, Nigeria. He studied Fine Arts at the Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria (1957–1961),
Early Life and Background Rahmon Olugunna was born in 1965 in Lagos, Nigeria, into the famous Oshogbo Art Movement family. He is the son of Chief Muraina Oyelami, one of
Early Life and Background Chika Okeke-Agulu was born in 1966 in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, and grew up during the turbulent years of the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970). This period
Early Life and Background Olu Amoda was born in 1959 in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. Growing up in an industrial environment influenced his later fascination with metal, machines, and urban
Early Life and Background Jelili Atiku was born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1968. He studied Fine Art at the University of Benin, where he specialized in sculpture, and later earned
Early Life and Background Kelani Abass was born in 1979 in Lagos, Nigeria, and grew up surrounded by the world of printing. His family owned a printing press, which became
Early Life and Background Njideka Akunyili Crosby was born in 1983 in Enugu, Nigeria, and raised in Nsukka. She is the daughter of the late Professor Dora Akunyili, former Director-General
Early Life and Background Okpu Eze was born in 1932 in Enugu, Eastern Nigeria. He belonged to the generation of Nigerian artists who emerged during the postcolonial transition, when Nigeria
Early Life and Background Kolade Oshinowo was born on 6 February 1948 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. He studied Fine Arts at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, graduating in 1972. At






