Samson Akinnire
Samson Akinnire (born 1 June 1986) is a Nigerian visual artist, painter and sculptor, based in Lagos state, Nigeria.
Also recorded as Samson Olushola Akinnire
Samson Akinnire
- Name
- Samson Akinnire
- Birth Name
- Samson Olushola Akinnire
- Born
- 1 June 1986
- Birthplace
- Ajegunle Lagos, Nigeria
- Education
- Lagos State Polytechnic
- Occupation
- Artist
- Known for
- Sculpture and painting
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Languages
- English · Yoruba · Nigerian Pidgin
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Samson Akinnire (born 1 June 1986) is a Nigerian visual artist, painter and sculptor, based in Lagos state, Nigeria.
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• Name — Samson Akinnire • Birth Name — Samson Olushola Akinnire • Born — 1 June 1986 • Birthplace — Ajegunle Lagos, Nigeria • Education — Lagos State Polytechnic • Occupation — Artist • Known for — Sculpture and painting
Early life and education
Early life and education
Samson Akinnire was born and brought up in Ajegunle, Lagos State. He obtained a higher national diploma in Sculpture and design from the Lagos State Polytechnic in 2011 and was awarded all round student by his faculty.
Selected exhibition
Selected exhibition
• 2018 Art X Lagos • 2019 Say My Name exhibition in London • 2019 Say My Name exhibition in Los Angeles • 2020 Signature African Art Gallery · London, United Kingdom
Selected works
Selected works
* • Say My Name 2020 • Values • Play Time 2019 • Emergence 2019 • Gele Series II 2020 *
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1986
Samson Akinnire was born on 12 June 1986.
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The authorities additionally record the heading Samson Olushola Akinnire. His recorded languages were English, Yoruba and Nigerian Pidgin.
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