Abraham Uyovbisere
25 Jan
The Nigerian visual arts community has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of Abraham Uyovbisere, one of the nation’s most celebrated painters. Uyovbisere passed on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Lagos.
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