“Once Like Us” by Taoheed Akinola

42.5 x 48 inches, acrylic and charcoal on card–unframed

Akinola Taoheed Olaitan (b. 2000) is a Nigerian artist based in Lagos. As a multi-disciplinary artist pursuing a degree in Art Education at the University of Nigeria in Nsukka, Akinolas work has been featured internationally in numerous group exhibitions.

In 2023, he was featured in Kindred, a two artist show at Black Art In America Gallery alongside Kevin Johnson. With works in private collections in the United States and abroad, Akinola has participated in a number of significant exhibitions. Previous showings include: Freedom Non-negotiable (2022), presented by Constance and Sons Gallery; and IT’S ALL IN ME (2022) by Affinity Art Gallery. Akinola has also participated in four virtual international group exhibitions hosted by Vivid Exclusive Art Galleryin2021.