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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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.
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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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Drummer
Canvas
Oladipupo Adesina
₦651,750ARTIST: Oladipupo Adesina
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Drummer, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Oladipupo Adesina (on Canvas). It was completed in 2019.
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The maidens
Paper on board
Nyemike Onwuka
₦1,777,500ARTIST: Nyemike Onwuka
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2006
The maidens, is a Work on paper - Acrylic piece by Nyemike Onwuka (on Paper on board). It was completed in 2006.
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Soloku Celebration
Canvas on stretcher
Charles Akinola Olaniyi
₦414,750ARTIST: Charles Akinola Olaniyi
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2012
Soloku Celebration is a Painting - Oil piece by Charles Akinola Olaniyi.
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Child Bride II
Board
Onyinye Ezennia
₦296,250ARTIST: Onyinye Ezennia
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: Undated
Child Bride II is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Onyinye Ezennia.
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Untitled
Canvas
Kalu U. Karis
₦251,041ARTIST: Kalu U. Karis
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2015
Untitled is a Painting - Oil piece by Kalu U. Karis.
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Untitled
Canvas
Tola Wewe
₦2,251,500ARTIST: Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Tola Wewe.
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Doyin II
Canvas
Tyna Adebowale
₦1,125,750ARTIST: Tyna Adebowale
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2015
Doyin II is a Painting - Mixed Media (Ink and Acrylic) piece by Tyna Adebowale.
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African post II
Canvas on stretcher
Akenbor Raymond
₦2,332,670ARTIST: Akenbor Raymond
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
African post II is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Akenbor Raymond.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Chibuzor Bright Orji
₦1,143,466ARTIST: Chibuzor Bright Orji
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Chibuzor Bright Orji.
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I am in thought
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
I am in thought is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo .
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I am a mother
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
I am a mother is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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Black Panther
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Black Panther is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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I am mysterious
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
I am mysterious is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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Sleeping beauty
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Sleeping beauty is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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Let me be
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Let me be is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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I am tribal
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
I am tribal is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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Fela Kuti the Legend
Canvas on stretcher
Victoria Ndubuisi Chinyere
₦284,400ARTIST: Victoria Ndubuisi Chinyere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Fela kuti the Legend is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Victoria Ndubuisi Chinyere.
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Untitled
Paper
Henri Moweta
₦296,250ARTIST: Henri Moweta
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Untitled is a Work on paper - Pastel piece by Henri Moweta.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Olufemi Kayo
₦414,750ARTIST: Olufemi Kayo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Olufemi Kayo.
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Check Out My Style
Canvas on stretcher
Kolawole Dairo
ARTIST: Kolawole Dairo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Check Out My Style is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Kolawole Dairo. It was completed in 2019.
PLEASE CONTACT US TO KNOW THE PRICE OR TO MAKE AN OFFER.
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Ibadi Aran
Canvas on stretcher
Ogunlade Babatunde
ARTIST: Ogunlade Babatunde
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Ibadi Aran is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Ogunlade Babatunde. It was completed in 2019.
PLEASE CONTACT US TO KNOW THE PRICE OR TO MAKE AN OFFER.
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Camel Riders
Canvas on stretcher
ARTIST: Bright Iduseri
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Camel Riders is a Painting - Oil piece by Bright Iduseri. It was completed in 2019.
PLEASE CONTACT US TO KNOW THE PRICE OR TO MAKE AN OFFER.
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Adorable
Canvas on stretcher
Greg Onyeka
₦888,750ARTIST: Greg Onyeka
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Adorable is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Greg Onyeka. It was completed in 2020.
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Focus Extraordinary
Canvas on stretcher
Greg Onyeka
₦1,540,500ARTIST: Greg Onyeka
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Focus Extraordinary is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Greg Onyeka. It was completed in 2019.
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Eye Of The Beholder 2
Canvas
Damilola Olusegun
₦414,750ARTIST: Damilola Olusegun
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2021
Eye Of The Beholder 2 is a Painting - Mixed Media (acrylic and charcoal) piece by Damilola Olusegun. It was completed in 2021.
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Face
Canvas on stretcher
Lucky Isiah
₦106,650ARTIST: Lucky Isiah
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Face is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Lucky Isiah. It was completed in 2018.
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Beauty (Picasso Mini)
Paper
Sam Ovraiti
₦237,000ARTIST: Sam Ovraiti
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2016
Beauty (Picasso Mini) is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Sam Ovraiti. It was completed in 2016.