John Ojo

Hi! My name is ​John Ojo am a contemporary Nigerian visual artist based in Abuja, my multidisciplinary practice spans mixed media, charcoal drawing, and painting. Born in Nigeria's Middle Belt, I began my early creative works as a self-taught artist before earning a Diploma in Art and Industrial Design from Auchi Polytechnic and a degree in Fine Art from Obafemi Awolowo university. My work frequently centers on children, adults,bhuman emotion, and social empathy. I draw deep inspiration from everyday life, memory, and youth development and I love blending charcoal with diverse media to pass my messages.

Degree: Obafemi Awolowo university Ile ife
National Diploma : Auchi polytechnic Auchi Edo state
Secondary school education kogi state
Primary Education: kogi state

2026 life in my city art festival: open letter. Thought pyramid Abuja
2025 l Joscf Blood donation drive, public advocacy group exhibition ( blood for life, advancing sickle cell care in Nigeria)
2025 | Limcaf: Can We Breathe | Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Abuja
2024 | NES#30: Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness and Stability | Abuja
2023 | Abuja Crio | Abuja
2015 | Limcaf: Riches Within | Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Abuja
2015 | Embassy of Spain Annual Exhibition: Salvador Dali | (Wuse 2 Abuja)
2015 | Abuja Crio | Abuja

Awards and Recognition
2025 Top 100 Finalist (Limcaf)
2024 Top 50 Finalist (NES#30) Nigeria Economic Summit (NES)
2023 – 2024 Finalist Be Still Media, USA
2022 Third Place Award Be Still Media, USA
2021 Second Place Award Be Still Media, USA
2015 Top 20 Finalist (Limcaf) Life in My City Art Festival (LIMCAF)