“Enduring Legacies” Exhibition Honors Nigeria’s Art Masters
The art exhibition Enduring Legacies: A Collector’s Tribute to Masters is set to close on September 21, 2025, after opening on August 30. The show, organised by art collector Andrew Ine through KrabHouse Studios in collaboration with Ecobank and Art Cadre Gallery, is being held at the Ecobank Pan-African Centre on Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island.
Celebrating Icons of Nigerian Visual Art
The exhibition showcases works by prominent Nigerian art masters, including Bruce Onobrakpeya, Twins Seven Seven, Kolade Oshinowo, Muraino Oyelami, Moses Unokwah, Jimoh Buraimoh, among others. These works cover decades of practice and various media, many drawn from Andrew Ine’s private collection. Notable pieces include Onobrakpeya’s Good Governance (1988) and Twin Seven Seven’s The Fisher Men (1974).
Purpose & Themes
Curator Adekepemi Aderemi said the exhibition is more than a display—it is a tribute to the vision of Nigerian artists whose creativity has shaped not only the country’s cultural identity but continues to influence younger generations. She emphasized that art plays a critical role in preserving memory, identity, heritage, and culture.
Andrew Ine, the host and collector, expressed that his motive in assembling the pieces is not commercial gain but the desire to build an enduring legacy. Acknowledging that perceptions of art are subjective, he said everyone experiences artworks differently, and the emotional or intellectual response varies from person to person.
Support & Impact
Ecobank Nigeria has publicly endorsed the exhibition as part of its commitment to promoting African creativity and preserving the continent’s cultural heritage. According to the bank’s Head of SME division, Omoboye Odu, supporting initiatives like this aligns with Ecobank’s corporate social responsibility and its goal to empower creative entrepreneurs.