Akande Wasiu

Sulaimon Wasiu Akande is a Nigeria contemporary artists
He was born and raised in Oyo State Oyo town Nigeria. He attended Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo where he studied Fine and applied arts. Between 2014 to 2017


My journey into art has always been deeply personal. Over the years, artists have used many shading techniques such as blurring, hatching, cross-hatching, pointillism, and the use of signs and symbols. However, in my own artistic practice, I developed a unique shading technique that has become a signature part of my work.
This journey began around 2017, during a very challenging time in my life. I had a serious problem with my eyes and had to undergo eye surgery. After the operation, my doctor advised me to stay indoors for several months so my eyes could heal properly. I spent about four to six months at home recovering.
During that time, life became very difficult. The doctor instructed me not to eat anything hot, so I had to rely mostly on water and soft drinks. I could not pray the way I normally did, and even simple daily activities became challenging. Whenever I wanted to use the toilet, I had to carefully raise my eyes upward. Sleeping was uncomfortable, and I could hardly do anything the way I used t...

Emmanuel Alayande College Of Education, Oyo state, Nigeria.

Life in my city art festival, Enugu, Nigeria. 2024