This Nigerian artist redefines African art
Nigerian ceramist Ngozi-Omeje Ezema creates unique art pieces which seem to float in the air. She wants to show that African ceramics is not just about pots. Now, she is the first…
Nigerian artist cracks glass into beautiful portraits
Nigerian artist, Sherif Abdulrafiu, has distinguished himself in the art scene with his unique technique of creating beautiful portraits by cracking glass.…
Nigerian artist turning fruit into artwork
Zainab Zakari, a talented artist from Kano, Nigeria, has taken the internet by storm with her unique carvings. She uses everyday fruits and veggies to create stunning works of art that are…
Otobong Nkanga: The art world’s rising star
Currently exhibiting in Berlin, the Nigerian artist has been labeled the top art 'star of tomorrow' by Kunstkompass. In her art, Otobong Nkanga examines human exploitation of land.…
Ben Enwonwu’s 1971 painting “Christine” fetches £1.1m after Google search
Painting by Ben Enwonwu, a Nigerian artist named "African Mona Lisa" originally christened as 'Christine' has been sold at auction in London for £1.1m after the family who owned it googled the…
Long-lost Nigerian ‘Mona Lisa’ goes on show back home
It went missing for 40 years, but now "Tutu" by the late Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu has gone on show again in its home country, at the Art X event in Lagos.…