Paintings
African artists have approached contemporary art through exploration of new techniques and experimentation with new materials to produce vibrant pieces that portray African culture and chronicle their journey. This section showcases pieces created with oils, acrylics or mixed media on various supports such as canvas or adjoined planks of wood, a choice that has become increasingly popular among West African artists.
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Why This?
Canvas on stretcher
Durodola Yusuf
₦1,777,500ARTIST: Durodola Yusuf
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Why This?" is a mixed media artwork by Durodola Yusuf. The artist has used a mix of acrylic, ink and pastel for the composition. It is part of a series of very colorful children's portraits done in 2019.
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Glance II
Canvas on stretcher
Durodola Yusuf
₦1,777,500ARTIST: Durodola Yusuf
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Glance II" is a mixed media artwork by Durodola Yusuf. The artist has used a mix of acrylic and pastel for the composition. It is part of a series of very colorful children's portraits done in 2019.
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Gaze of Hope
Canvas on stretcher
Durodola Yusuf
₦1,422,000ARTIST: Durodola Yusuf
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Gaze of Hope" is a mixed media artwork by Durodola Yusuf. The artist has used a mix of acrylic, ink and pastel for the composition. It is part of a series of very colorful children's portraits done in 2019.
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Beatitude II
Canvas on stretcher
Durodola Yusuf
₦1,422,000ARTIST: Durodola Yusuf
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Beatitude II" is a mixed media artwork by Durodola Yusuf. The artist has used a mix of acrylic, ink and pastel for the composition. It is part of a series of very colorful children's portraits done in 2019.
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Glance I
Canvas on stretcher
Durodola Yusuf
₦1,422,000ARTIST: Durodola Yusuf
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Glance I" is a mixed media artwork by Durodola Yusuf. The artist has used a mix of acrylic, ink and pastel for the composition. It is part of a series of very colorful children's portraits done in 2019.
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Big Family II
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦1,185,000ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2000
"Jolly Good Fellow" is an ink and acrylic collaborative piece by the cousins Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe. Besides being an accomplished proffesional artist, a painter, a textle artist and a weaver, Nike Okundaye is the Owner/Curator of the Nike Art Galleries at Lagos, Osogbo, Ogidi-Ijumu and Abuja. She is also an awards winner at many national and international art shows. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Jolly Good Fellow
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦296,250ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Jolly Good Fellow" is an ink and acrylic collaborative piece by the cousins Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe. Besides being an accomplished proffesional artist, a painter, a textle artist and a weaver, Nike Okundaye is the Owner/Curator of the Nike Art Galleries at Lagos, Osogbo, Ogidi-Ijumu and Abuja. She is also an awards winner at many national and international art shows. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Concord of the day
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦296,250ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
"Concord of the day" is an ink and acrylic collaborative piece by the cousins Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe. Besides being an accomplished proffesional artist, a painter, a textle artist and a weaver, Nike Okundaye is the Owner/Curator of the Nike Art Galleries at Lagos, Osogbo, Ogidi-Ijumu and Abuja. She is also an awards winner at many national and international art shows. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Couple 2
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦296,250ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2010
"Couple 2" is an ink and acrylic collaborative piece by the cousins Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe. Besides being an accomplished proffesional artist, a painter, a textle artist and a weaver, Nike Okundaye is the Owner/Curator of the Nike Art Galleries at Lagos, Osogbo, Ogidi-Ijumu and Abuja. She is also an awards winner at many national and international art shows. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Family of Three
Painting - Mixed media (Ink and Acrylic)
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦296,250ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Family of Three" is an ink and acrylic collaborative piece by the cousins Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe. Besides being an accomplished proffesional artist, a painter, a textle artist and a weaver, Nike Okundaye is the Owner/Curator of the Nike Art Galleries at Lagos, Osogbo, Ogidi-Ijumu and Abuja. She is also an awards winner at many national and international art shows. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Journey of Life
Canvas
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦1,185,000ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2000
"Journey of Life" is an ink and acrylic collaborative piece by the cousins Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe. Besides being an accomplished proffesional artist, a painter, a textle artist and a weaver, Nike Okundaye is the Owner/Curator of the Nike Art Galleries at Lagos, Osogbo, Ogidi-Ijumu and Abuja. She is also an awards winner at many national and international art shows. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Solidarity
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦2,962,500ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1988
;Solidarity, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 1988.
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Masking True Feelings
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦296,250ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
"Masking True Feelings" is an ink and acrylic collaborative piece by the cousins Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe. Besides being an accomplished proffesional artist, a painter, a textle artist and a weaver, Nike Okundaye is the Owner/Curator of the Nike Art Galleries at Lagos, Osogbo, Ogidi-Ijumu and Abuja. She is also an awards winner at many national and international art shows. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Sweetness I
Board
Tolu Aliki
₦770,250ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Sweetness I" is an acrylic artwork by Tolu Aliki. It is part of a series of very colorful portraits done in 2019.
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Woman of Dignity
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2006
Woman of Dignity, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2006.
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Sweetness II
Board
Tolu Aliki
₦770,250ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Sweetness II" is an acrylic artwork by Tolu Aliki. It is part of a series of very colorful portraits done in 2019.
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Woman Leader
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2006
Woman Leader, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2006.
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Dancer
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Dancer, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2017.
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Canoe City (4)
Canvas on stretcher
Badejo Abiodun G.
₦1,896,000ARTIST: Badejo Abiodun G.
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Canoe City (4)" is an acrylic paiting by Badejo Abiodun G. This artwork is part of a series of landscapes of the city of Lagos done by the artist in 2019.
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Woman of Courage
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Woman of Courage, is a Painting - Oil piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2017.
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Eko (Lagos Island)
Canvas on stretcher
Badejo Abiodun G.
₦1,896,000ARTIST: Badejo Abiodun G.
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Eko (Lagos Island)" is an acrylic paiting by Badejo Abiodun G. This artwork is part of a series of landscapes of the city of Lagos done by the artist in 2019.
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Native Dancers
Canvas
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Native Dancers, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas). It was completed in 2017.
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Race in strong light
Canvas
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Race in strong light, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas). It was completed in 2017.
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The experience
Canvas on stretcher
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
The experience, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2017.
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Umbrella market
Canvas
Sam Ovraiti
₦2,962,500ARTIST: Sam Ovraiti
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2014
Umbrella market, is a Painting - Oil piece by Sam Ovraiti (on Canvas). It was completed in 2014.
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The mix-up
Canvas on stretcher
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
The mix-up, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2017.
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Companionship
Canvas
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Companionship, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas). It was completed in 2017.
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A journey to nowhere
Duke Asidere
₦4,740,000ARTIST: Duke Asidere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
A journey to nowhere, is a Painting - Oil piece by Duke Asidere (on Canvas). It was completed in 2017.
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Market
Sam Ovraiti
₦1,777,500ARTIST: Sam Ovraiti
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2016
Market, is a Painting - Oil piece by Sam Ovraiti (on Canvas). It was completed in 2016.
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Oge Series (Part I)
Board
Tolu Aliki
₦770,250ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Oge Series (Part I)" is an acrylic artwork by Tolu Aliki. It is part of a series of very colorful portraits done in 2019.