About Samson Akinnire
Born 1986. Samson Akinnire is a Nigerian painter and artist.
Samson Akinnire (born 1 June 1986) is a Nigerian visual artist, painter and sculptor, based in Lagos state, Nigeria.
Early life and education Samson Akinnire was born and brought up in Ajegunle, Lagos State. He obtained a higher national diploma in Sculpture and design from the Lagos State Polytechnic in 2011 and was awarded all round student by his faculty.
Selected exhibition
2018 Art X Lagos 2019 Say My Name exhibition in London 2019 Say My Name exhibition in Los Angeles
Selected works
Say My Name 2020 Values Play Time 2019 Emergence 2019 Gele Series II 2020
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Who is Samson Akinnire?
Nigerian artist
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Samson Akinnire was born on 12 June 1986 in Lagos.
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Samson Akinnire is a painter and artist.
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Samson Akinnire is Nigerian.
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