2022: A Preview of Prospects for Artists
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Nike Davies-Okudaye is an indigene of Ogidi, Kogi State, who spent her early years in Oshogbo, Osun State. She is internationally known for her arts, love for Batik, and Adire-making. Davies-Okudaye is an entrepreneur and a philanthropist, who also empowers women by teaching them how to make Adire fabrics. Mama Nike is the Managing Director/CEO of the Nike Centre for Art and Culture, Oshogbo where training is offered free of charge to all Nigerians. She is also the CEO of Nike Art Gallery Lekki, Lagos. Mama Nike speaks with Azuka Ogujiuba about turning 70, the women exhibition that took place at her gallery on international womenâs day, and her relationship with the Oba of Elegushi Kingdom where her gallery is located
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Lagos State Government Partners With GAC Motors To Honor Mama Nike With The Art ICONIA Awards.
GAC Motor, on Sunday, May 23, 2021, hosted a grand event to commemorate the 70th birthday celebration of an iconic Nigerian designer and creative industry veteran, Chief (Mrs) Nike Okundaye.
The iconic avant-garde artist and her outstanding works have significantly impacted the art industry by positively showcasing Nigerian Arts & Culture locally and abroad over the last six decades.
Sunday s occasion featured an inaugural award ceremony, the Art Iconia Award, focused on recognising and appreciating the unique contributions of creative industry veterans who have dedicated their life s work and artistic expression towards the advancement of their industry. The narrative-redefining award is set to hold annually and will reset the prevalent culture of posthumous celebrations.