Some of Nigeria’s foremost traditional, political, and cultural figures, including Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, are set to converge in Lagos for a landmark art exhibition celebrating master artist, Bruce Onobrakpeya.

The other dignitaries expected are the Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, and former Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel.

Also billed to attend are prominent traditional rulers, including the Oniru of Iruland, the Onigeruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, the Onilado of Ilado and Inagbe, and Oba Bashir Abisoye Odesanya, the Oloto of Otto, Ido, and the Mainland Kingdom of Lagos State.

The exhibition, titled: ‘The Gregorian Art Exhibition’, is organised by the St. Gregory’s College Old Boys Association and curated by Mudiare Onobrakpeya.

It will be held at Jubilee Hall, St. Gregory’s College, Ikoyi, Lagos, from April 25 to 27, 2026.

The grand opening ceremony will be held on April 25 at 11:30 a.m. and will be strictly by invitation, reserved for VIP viewing.

However, the general public will be allowed access from 2:00 p.m. on the same day, immediately after the opening ceremony.

Thereafter, the exhibition will be open to the public on April 26 and 27 from 11:00 a.m. daily.

Themed: ‘Celebrating Legacy, Excellence and Continuity’, the exhibition is conceived as an intergenerational showcase honouring Onobrakpeya’s enduring influence as a pioneer, mentor, and creative visionary.

His works have played a defining role in shaping Nigeria’s modern art movement and earned him recognition as a UNESCO Living Human Treasure.