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Nigerian artist, art promoter and collector, Afi Ekong, was the first woman to hold a solo art exhibition in Nigeria.
Aug 26, 2021
Photography by The Bronze Gallery
Chief Lady Constance Afiong ‘Afi’ Ekong was a Nigerian artist, art collector and promoter who was the first academically-trained female artist in Nigeria. She is reputed for establishing the first private art gallery in the country.
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