Portrait
Portraiture is a highly popular genre where a person or animal’s face or body is the main theme of the artwork. During ancient times, the Middle Age and the Renaissance portraits were reserved for gods, royalty, or the high society. From the 18th to the 20th century, portraiture expanded as a genre due to the increasing wealth of the middle-class, universal access to painting materials, and, eventually, the introduction of photography. In this section, Aworanka showcases a curated selection of the best portrait pieces from African painters.
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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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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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Mo gbo ju mi soke
Canvas
Naomi Oladipo
₦1,125,750ARTIST: Naomi Oladipo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Mo gbo ju mi soke, is a Painting - Oil piece by Naomi Oladipo (on Canvas). It was completed in 2018.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Awodiya Toluwani S.
ARTIST: Awodiya Toluwani S.
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Awodiya Toluwani S. (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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Onidiri (hairstylist)
Canvas on stretcher
Awodiya Toluwani S.
ARTIST: Awodiya Toluwani S.
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Onidiri (hairstylist), is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Awodiya Toluwani S. (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Awodiya Toluwani S.
ARTIST: Awodiya Toluwani S.
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Awodiya Toluwani S. (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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Two Sides of Life
Plywood
Daniel Ajayi
₦296,250ARTIST: Daniel Ajayi
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Two Sides of Life is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Daniel Ajayi.
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African Pride
Canvas on stretcher
Jideonwor Gabriel
₦711,000ARTIST: Jideonwor Gabriel
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
African Pride is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Jideonwor Gabriel.
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Motherhood
Canvas on stretcher
Zainab Akinrinde
₦296,250ARTIST: Zainab Akinrinde
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Motherhood is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Zainab Akinrinde.
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Black is Gold
Canvas on stretcher
Jideonwor Gabriel
₦711,000ARTIST: Jideonwor Gabriel
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Black is Gold is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Jideonwor Gabriel.
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Metamorphosis
Canvas on stretcher
Chima Ikegwonu
₦2,607,000ARTIST: Chima Ikegwonu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Metamorphosis is a Painting - Oil piece by Chima Ikegwonu.
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Fruitful Path
Fabric on stretcher
Zainab Akinrinde
₦296,250ARTIST: Zainab Akinrinde
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Fruitful Path is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Zainab Akinrinde.
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Someone to Lean On
Board
Onyinye Ezennia
₦296,250ARTIST: Onyinye Ezennia
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Someone to Lean On is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Onyinye Ezennia .
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The Bull
Metal pedestal
Okobi Paul
₦296,250ARTIST: Okobi Paul
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
The Bull is a Sculpture - Metal piece by Okobi Paul .
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Study of a mask
Paper
Ben Osawe
₦2,014,500ARTIST: Ben Osawe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1986
Study of a mask is a Work on paper - Pastel piece by Ben Osawe.
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Rose III
Canvas on stretcher
Godwin Adesoye
₦829,500ARTIST: Godwin Adesoye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Rose III is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Godwin Adesoye.
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Sisi Merin (Four Ladies)
Canvas
Babalola Dare Lawson
₦948,000ARTIST: Babalola Dare Lawson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Sisi Merin (Four Ladies) is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Babalola Dare Lawson.
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Worshipper
Wood cuts
Samuel Joseph
₦1,066,500ARTIST: Samuel Joseph
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Worshipper is a Painting - Oil piece by Samuel Joseph.
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The race
Fabric on stretcher
Femi Adeniran
₦228,693ARTIST: Femi Adeniran
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
The race is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Femi Adeniran.
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Time and business
Canvas on stretcher
Adeboye Abiodun
₦1,417,898ARTIST: Adeboye Abiodun
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Time and business is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Adeboye Abiodun.
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Mr&Mrs
Canvas on stretcher
Adewale Uthman
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Adewale Uthman
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Mr&Mrs is a Painting - Oil piece by Adewale Uthman.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Nelson Okoh
₦3,430,397ARTIST: Nelson Okoh
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Nelson Okoh.
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Untitled
Textured canvas on stretcher
Evuarherhe Ufoma
₦639,900ARTIST: Evuarherhe Ufoma
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Oil piece by Evuarherhe Ufoma.
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Sekere Kilo so Ibanuje
Canvas on stretcher
Babalola Dare Lawson
₦1,208,700ARTIST: Babalola Dare Lawson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Sekere Kilo so Ibanuje is a Painting - Mixed Media (Ink and Acrylic) piece by Babalola Dare Lawson.
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Drummer
Paper on board
Kolade Oshinowo
₦1,706,400ARTIST: Kolade Oshinowo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1975
Drummer is a Work on paper - Print piece by Kolade Oshinowo.
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Market day
Board
Yusuf Seidu Okuns
₦568,800ARTIST: Yusuf Seidu Okuns
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Market day is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Yusuf Seidu Okuns.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Samson Olopele
₦296,250ARTIST: Samson Olopele
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Oil piece by Samson Olopele.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Samson Olopele
₦296,250ARTIST: Samson Olopele
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Samson Olopele.
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Dance
Canvas on stretcher
Emmah Mbanefo
₦1,422,000ARTIST: Emmah Mbanefo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Dance is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Emmah Mbanefo.
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Insecurities I
Canvas on stretcher
The Creatus
₦237,000ARTIST: The Creatus
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Insecurities I is a Painting - Print on Canvas piece by The Creatus.