Finalists emerge for the 2012 National Art Competition

The African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) and Nigerian Breweries Plc, joint-organisers of a National Art Competition, have announced the 12 finalists for the fifth edition of the annual event. 

Part of the statement from the two organisations reads:

“This year saw a record number of strong, conceptually-driven entries concerning the theme “Consequences”. After a rigorous deliberation of proposals led by Professor El Anatsui, we are especially excited about the quality of submissions of the twelve finalists.

 “The 12 finalists of the National Art Competition 2012 are: George Emeka Agbo, Emmanuel Dudu, Chinenye Miriam Emelogu, Joseph Eze, Pris Nzimiro, Francis Umendu Odupute, Zemaye Okediji, Maie Okafor, Folakunle Oshun, Alafuro Sikoki, the duo Papa Omotayo and Folarin Shasanya, and the duo Omoligho Omoye Udenta and Affiko Obadina.”