celebrating Akwari, the artist who captured Abiriba’s soul through lens

AT the Nike Art Gallery in Lekki, the air on November 9, 2025, carried more than the fragrance of fresh paint and polished wood. It pulsed with excitement, laughter, and a deep sense of pride. Friends, family, art enthusiasts, and cultural devotees had gathered to honour Philip Akwari, photographer, storyteller, and documentarian, on his 50th birthday.