Nike Okundaye
20 Sep 2020
The Lagos State chapter of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) is set to hold this edition of the October Rain Exhibition titled, Resilience, on October 3 to 10 at the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria.
1 Mar 2020
“A sanctuary of beauty to an ugly world” is the mantra that hits you as you walk into Nike Art Gallery. Hit by the sudden warmth that greets you, you can feel your heart affirm that this is one of the “wow-effect” moments you will ever experience. On one side of the entrance is a…
23 Dec 2018
When Morenikeji Badmus, a biochemistry graduate from Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, decided to become an artist, she had, by her own admission, only seen Chief Monica Oyenike Okundaye at work. The woman was the only professional artist she had seen work dexterously on textile as well as other media of artistic expressions without stress.…
8 Jul 2018
To promote the potential of online arts, as well as encourage up-and-coming artists in the country, the Ramati Art Africa (RAF) recently organised a painting competition titled, Afriuture.
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