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After keeping him in suspense for five years, she finally gives in to his advances. Little did he know that she was also interested but wasn’t too sure of his affection. He was compelled to wait patiently for the only woman to have attracted his emotional attention the very first day they met. Her effect on him was inexplicable, like an eagle locked in a dragon’s net, so he decided not to back off even as the years went by. In the end, his tenacity pays off, and both acknowledge the inherent tender feeling they’ve had for each other.

Heart’s Desire, 2022
Oil on Canvas
40” x 30”

US$4,200

Life can be very uncertain! However, the uncertainties of life shouldn’t stop you from doing what has to be done to accomplish your purpose. The saying goes, ‘when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.’ Thus, the ability to transform any experience at all into a good one!

Any Means Necessary, 2021
Oil on Canvas
40” x 30”

US$4,200

Life is full of brisk activities! From birth to death, every human being does something to expend energy. And active work thus takes a center stage. From morning till day break, the city center witnesses all kinds of activities. People of different shapes and sizes, age groups, and of different racial backgrounds in their own colorful clothing gather together, either consciously or unconsciously, to execute the routines of their working day.

Hustle & Bustle, 2022
Oil on Canvas
40” x 30”

US$4,200

Just as any race has a beginning and an end, life is just the same. A long distance race has competitors lined up to begin by the sound of a starter. They struggle to stay in positions whilst running. Unfortunately, not all the runners are able to finish at the same pace because of one reason or another. And at the end, the determined ones make the mark.

The race of life begins from birth and ends by death irrespective of the age attains by the person. Within this period is the struggle to identify one’s purpose, and the striving need to accomplish it so as to be fulfilled. Some people are successful whilst others are not.

Race of Life, 2022
Oil on Canvas
40” x 30”

US$4,200

The combined power of a group of people when working together is greater than the total power generated and achieved by each working separately. Teamwork is at its best and more effective when like-minded people co-operate to channel their energy to accomplish desired results.

Synergy, 2022
Oil on Canvas
40” x 30”

US$4,200

Looking may not necessarily result in seeing. To see effectively, one has to observe closely. That is, expending time and energy simultaneously to focus on whatever has to be seen with the sense of sight. But it doesn’t end there—meaning, consciously activating concentration, and focusing to acknowledge the effect of the visual experience.

Close Observation, 2022
Oil on Canvas
40” x 30”

US$4,200

A typical African-market working day starts at sunrise and ends at sunset. Sellers, mostly women, organize such that they are able to position themselves strategically to attract the early and late shoppers respectively.

The African hawkers are no different. They carry their wares in large pans on their heads and roam the streets for buyers. At the end of the working day, the fortunate ones go home with empty pans whilst the reverse is true for the unfortunate.

Close of Day, 2019
Acrylic on Canvas
40” x 30”

US$4,200

One of the most essential domestic chores in rural Africa is to make sure enough firewood is available in usable sizes for cooking. And this is a responsibility of the woman in the house, whether young or old.

The multi-tasking African village woman plays an important role in the family. From taking care of the children, through feeding the entire household, to making sure her husband is intimately satisfied in the night, becomes a force to reckon with.

Her Role, 2019
Oil on Canvas
40” x 30”

US$4,200

Fetching water from natural sources, and storing in large pots and other earthenware containers is very common in African villages. Women likewise children perform this unending task, to make sure water is always available for use at home.

Inevitable Errand, 2019
Acrylic & Oil on Canvas
40” x 30”

US$4,200

As the famous adage goes, “The taste of the pudding is in the eating.” This is true in real life. If something has to be done, no amount of time and energy expended together in talking about it gets it done, unless action is executed to transform that thing into reality.

Do It!, 2019
Acrylic & Oil on Canvas
40” x 30”

US$4,200

As water continues to be one of the most essential needs of humans, its availability at home cannot be overemphasized. A village in Africa without the use of pipe-borne water becomes an interesting case study.

Vital Chore, 2019
Oil on Canvas
40” x 30”

US$4,200

Taking certain measures, rescinding, and later going back to them is quite normal in life, depending on whatever has to be accomplished within the scope of desired results.

Back And Forth, 2018
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 16" 

US$1,500

Having the utmost power to do anything puts you in a better position to deal with the issues that arise.

Citadel of Authority, 2019
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 24" 

US$2,500

Daring to do things within the scope of adventure is good, and where you can manage the risks, the better.

Come What May, 2019
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 24"

US$2,500

Human nature is such that at some point you need to establish cordial relationships with certain people because of who they are.

Cordial Relationship, 2018
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 16"

US$1,500

Doing anything with a standard of care is necessary to ensure effectiveness within a safety net.

Due Diligence, 2019
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 24"

US$2,500

Adapting yourself to changing times is a quality of life worth emulating. This is because life itself is not static.

Dynamism, 2018
Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 16"

US$1,300

Having the ability to look into the future helps to determine the actions to be taken now for a better tomorrow.

Foresight, 2018
Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 16"

US$1,300

The mental strength to face difficult situations can be a key to solving serious problems.

Fortitude, 2019
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 30"

US$2,500

Having absolute freedom to operate is good, and the ability to manage that freedom makes it worthwhile.

Free Rein, 2018
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 16"

US$1,500

The thought of expecting something great to happen can be a wonderful feeling depending on the content.

Great Expectation, 2019
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 24"

US$2,500

Having a large variety to choose from is always better than being restricted to only two alternatives.

Multiplicity, 2019
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 16"

US$1,500

Challenging authority constructively can be a good thing depending on how it is done.

Positive Defiance, 2018
Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 16"

US$1,300

All things can be possible depending on the situation in which you find yourself, and the variables at your disposal.

Possibilities, 2019
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 24"

US$2,500

The ability to respond rapidly to issues puts you in a better position to deal with whatever is at stake.

Rapid Response, 2019
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 30"

US$2,500

It pays to have harmonious relationships with like-minded people so as to count on them whenever the need arises.

Rapport, 2019
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 24"

US$2,500

The intensity of awareness by the human senses helps to determine the quality of perception as a result.

Sensory Impression, 2018
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 12"

US$1,300

Many tangible things in this world have substitutes. So when one of those doesn’t work, try an alternative.

Something Similar, 2019
Oil on Canvas
24" x 30"

US$2,500

Being thoughtful within reasonable limits is always part of a success story.

Thoughtfulness, 2018
Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 16"

US$1,300

Young children are usually influenced by what they’re exposed to. And this is because that becomes their only source of reference. Therefore, a family that stays together strengthens the bond between members, and children develop better.

Togetherness, 2018
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 16"

US$1,500