Jimoh akolo biography of abraham

Nigerian artist (1934–2023)

Jimoh Bola Akolo (1934 – June 3, 2023) was a Nigerian artist known for his contributions to modern Nigerian art, particularly as a member of the Zaria Art Society.

His work often explored indigenous cultural traditions and contemporary social issues.^[1]

Early life and education

Akolo spent his early years in Egbe, Kogi State, where he completed his primary education.

Akolo attended Government College Keffi, where he excelled in art, leading him to pursue further studies at the Nigerian College of Arts, Science, and Technology (NCAST), now Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.^[2] At NCAST, Akolo was a part of the Zaria Art Society, alongside notable artists like Yusuf Grillo and Bruce Onobrakpeya.^[3] He later studied at Hornsey College of Art in London and obtained his MSc and doctorate in Art Education from Indiana State University in Bloomington, USA.^[4]

Akolo was also a professor at Ahmadu Bello U