Home, as the saying goes, is where the heart is. This oil onboard painting by Jimoh Akolo pays homage to Samaru Village, the site of Ahmadu Bello University’s main campus, where the artist studied in the late 1950s. For Akolo, Samaru was more than a setting — it was a place of inspiration and belonging.
Fulani Women (1968) exemplifies Jimoh Akolo’s remarkable ability to capture mood and colour, showcasing his early artistic prowess while also reflecting his broader influence on Nigerian art and culture. Akolo was a pivotal member of the Zaria Art Society, a revolutionary group that shaped the evolution of modern Nigerian art. Studying at the Nigerian College
For Jimoh Bola Akolo, the choice was simple. It was between the pursuit of ideology and the ideals of the actual art practice. So, he chose the latter. Thus, he was said to have ended his membership of the Zaria Art Society – “for personal reasons” – after only three months. For the record, the