Nigerian-American artist Uzo Njoku has responded to the backlash surrounding her forthcoming exhibition, “An Owambe Exhibition,” scheduled to take place in Ikoyi, Lagos State.
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the event, set to run from November 23 to 24 January 2026, drew criticism from members of the Yoruba community, who accused the artist of attempting to undermine their cultural identity.
The critics alleged that Ms Njoku appropriated Yoruba cultural items, renamed them,…
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