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Aina Onabolu

Nigerian artist (1882-1963) · Nigeria · On the map · Artists · Died at 81

Chief Aina Onabolu OBE was a pioneering Nigerian modern arts teacher and painter who was an important figure in the introduction of arts into the curriculum of secondary schools in the country.

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He promoted the drawing of environmental forms in a verisimilitudinous style and was known for his early modern work in portraiture. Aina is the great-grandfather of Canadian pop singer Joseph Onabolu.

Country
Nigeria
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1963 · aged 81