When Bunmi Olaoye (founder of Gangwolf360 and artmonnk) started a hastag on Twitter, WeAreNigerianCreatives, people around the world were clearly not ready for the outcome of the campaign.
Since the start of the hashtag in July 2018, it has become evident that Nigerian artists can no longer be ignored.
Below are some of Nigeria’s best hyperrealist artists:
Kelvin Okafor
One of the most recognised hyperrealists in the International community, Okafor is famous for his drawings of Naomi Campbell, Beyonce, Rihanna and Nelson Mandela. Some of the celebrities he has drawn have expressed their joy publicly for been chosen as a muse.
Ken Nwadiogbu
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A one-time Guardian Life spotlight subject, he is a self-taught 3-Dimensional artist who uses acrylic and oil to create astonishing images. His ability to convey more than two images in his unique social activism pieces has continued to leave art lovers in wonder. To read more about him and see his pictures,…
