Meet Babajide Olatunji, Nigerian Artistic Genius Making Waves

Nigerian self-taught artist Babajide Olatunji is undoubtedly one of the youngest artists to grace the continent. His tribal mark series have gained world recognition, including exhibition at the Royal Arts Academy. His latest breakthrough is oil pastels and acrylic, a combination that has been described as being nearly impossible to do especially to create photorealism.

Meet Babajide Olatunji, Nigerian Artistic Genius Making Waves

PHOTO ESSAYS: Meet Babajide Olatunji, Nigerian Artistic Genius Making Waves

Nigerian self-taught artist Babajide Olatunji is undoubtedly one of the youngest artists to grace the continent.

Babajide Olatunji's artwork.

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