Akintunde Emmanuel Olalekan

Emmanuel Akintunde (b. early 1990s, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria) is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose practice bridges tradition and contemporary expression. His artistic journey began in secondary school, where a spontaneous portrait sketch on a classroom table awakened his passion for art. This early spark evolved into formal study, culminating in a B.Tech in Fine and Applied Arts from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, where he honed his craft in painting and drawing.

Working primarily in oil, acrylic, charcoal, and pastel, Akintunde’s practice reflects his optimism and belief in the transformative power of creativity. His works explore human emotions, spirituality, and cultural identity, merging African heritage with modern influences.

He has exhibited widely, with notable appearances including Made in Naija Expo 1 (Ibadan, 2020), Made in Naija Expo 3 (Ogbomoso, 2021), the Liesel Cerna Mother’s Day Virtual Exhibition (Brazil, 2022), and the International Pakistan Art Exhibition (Pakistan, 2022). He currently lives and works in Abuja, Nigeria.


Artist Statement

For me, art is not simply the product of imagination it is the convergence of mind, heart, and soul. Each work is born fr...

I studied Fine and Applied Arts at Ladoke
Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria where i majored in painting, and I graduated with B.Tech (Hon. Fine and Applied Arts).

1. The Made In NAIJA2, (Tunde Odunlade Art and Conextion Art Gallery Joint Exhibition) Ibadan, 2020

2. The Made In NAIJA3, The Great Hall Lautech Ogbomoso, 2021
3. Liesel cerna. Mother's day virtual exhibition. Brazil 2022
4. The international Pakistan art Exhibition, Pakistan 2022
5. Liesel Cerna. A world of creativity and artistic diversity. Brazil 2023