John Akande

John Akande is a Nigerian contemporary artist based in Lagos whose vivid figurative paintings celebrate the richness and rhythm of African culture in its everyday form. Largely self-taught and refined through formal study at Yaba College of Technology, he works across acrylics, mixed media, and oil, often incorporating newspaper collage to reflect dialogue between past and present. His compositions explore identity, memory, and the spirit of African life, carrying a rhythmic quality influenced by music and animation. Akande has exhibited across Nigerian and international art scenes, building a growing following among collectors and curators.