Segun Adejumo is one of the most significant figurative painters practicing in Nigeria today. His passion for portraying Nigerian women distinguishes his work. These artworks explore pay homage to the strength and beauty of Nigerian femininity.
Adejumo was born in 1965. He studied at the Yaba College of Technology between 1982 and 1987. He worked for a period in advertising before setting up full time studio practice.
Through his art, Adejumo celebrates the warmth, vitality, and spirit of the Nigerian people, while also prompting introspection on themes of identity, belonging, and the human experience.