From wildlife reserves to beautiful beaches and dramatic cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean, Nigeria is best known for its natural beauty, but art lovers won’t be disappointed by it either. Its capital of Lagos is known for its thriving art scene, and here are the top three spots to check out if you want to explore it.
Nike Art Gallery
The Nike Art Gallery isn’t only one of the largest art galleries in Nigeria but in all of West Africa. Its collection includes 8,000 works of art covering five floors, and it puts a lot of effort into showcasing the local Nigerian artists.
Omenka Gallery
Omenka opened its doors in 2003 and it established itself as one of Lagos’ leading art galleries in the years to come. Its vision is to “ensure a sustainable global presence for contemporary art from Africa” and it mostly showcases local artists from Nigeria and its neighboring countries.
Art X Lagos
The tricky thing about this unique art experience is that it only takes place once a year, and you should make sure to be in Lagos in early November if you want to see it. It’s the most popular international art fair in this corner of the world and it’s all about showcasing the uniqueness of West Africa’s art scene.