Chika Okeke-Agulu
Art historian, curator, and Princeton professor specializing in African and postcolonial modernisms; author of Postcolonial Modernism and a leading scholar on Nigerian modern art.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 45min
The Dramatic Story of Nigerian Modernism
Chika Okeke-Agulu, an art historian and Princeton professor, dives into the rich landscape of Nigerian modernism. He reveals how artists navigated the turbulence of postcolonial identity through innovative styles. From Aina Onabolu's tension with European realism to Uche Okeke's theory of natural synthesis, the conversation explores the revival of ancestral forms in contemporary art. Chika also addresses the impact of the Civil War on artistic expression, highlighting powerful works that emerged from this challenging period.
