It was a real honor to be invited to participate in a pioneering exhibition by the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, an institution thatās making its mark in the art ecosystem. I was immersed in the sophistication of the collection by some of the most respected collectors and to be in their company made it even more special.
The biggest moments of an artistās career comes when their works are acquired by and shown in museums and other types of institutions - So to have the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art @shyllonmuseum put on a non-selling exhibition to highlight the works of contemporary artists being acquired by local collectors is remarkable. Black female artists are doing amazing things in the contemporary space so I decided to showcase some of their works in my collection.
I hope it becomes an annual event which will highlight artists inspiring collectors in the country and perhaps continent.
The show is on till the 28th of February 2025 and though YSMA is a distance, I encourage you to make the trip and see what collectors in our community are collecting and why.
Kudos to the curating team, director of the museum @jesscastellote , Mr Yemisi Shyllon @yemisishyllon for his vision and generosity, my friend, the chairman of the Advisory Board of YSMA @diekolaaina and everyone else involved in making this happen.
A special thanks to @ark.insurance for sponsoring the event via underwriting the insurance for the artworks and also to Lola Pedros for serving us the delicious @Pedros Ogogoro.
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Step into Niyi Adenubiās world, where every piece of art tells a story. Join him on a tour of his home, where he shares the captivating tales behind the stunning works by renowned African artists and emerging talents that grace his walls.
Niyi is the founder of @legacyartfoundation which provides scholarship and mentorship to art students in Nigerian schools.
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Mixing business with pleasure is often seen as a recipe for disaster. But in Africa, in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, VFD Group is defying this notion. What started as a pact of pure friendship between @nonsomokpala@niyiadenubi@zuby_emodi Gbenga Omolokun and @mobolajiadewumi has evolved into a thriving company, transforming friends into brothers and creating a lasting legacy.
Happy 40th birthday to my beautiful cuz and one of favorite people ever @flowyabe !!!!!! Love you loads !!!!! I pray that this season will be your best yet!!!! Have a Blast! š„°š„°š„°š„°š„°š„°š„°
Art is the real-time archive. The emotional footage. The time capsule. Years from now, weāll remember the art that carried us through the headlines.
In this episode, @niyiadenubi unpacks how artists, like @nengiomuku document the chaos, courage, heaviness, and hope of right now. Exploring why culture moves deeper than policy ever could.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube šļøš
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In this weekās episode @niyiadenubi , Founder of Legacy Art Foundation, shares his perspective on why art shouldnāt be collected solely as an investment, and the deeper values every collector should consider before buying.
Watch the full conversation via the link in our bio
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Bola O with Billionaire Art Collector, Niyi Adenubi Co-Founder VFD GROUP owners of VFD Bank shares quick fire tips to get you yours in 2026.
Conversations with incredible people doing incredible things ///
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Edited by @bolaobileye
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Everyone starts somewhere and for @niyiadenubi , it began with education as a tool for preservation.
In this episode, he shares how learning became the foundation of his journey into the arts: the curiosity it sparked, the pivots he made, and the moments that stayed with him along the way.
New episode of Art People out now. š§
Link in bio.
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Weāre sitting down with @niyiadenubi ā investor, collector, philanthropist, and visionary, to talk all things Nigerian art. From his personal collection, to the state of the art scene, and the impact of his foundation @legacyartfoundation , this episode is packed with insights and stories you donāt want to miss.
š Dropping next Friday!
Stay tuned and get ready to dive into the world of Nigerian art with one of its most influential voices.
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Touchdown in Kigali š·š¼āļø
The VFD Group leadership teamāspanning the company and its subsidiariesāhas arrived in Rwanda for our Executive Leadership Retreat.
From warm handshakes at the airport to settling in at our host venue, the retreat begins with connection, reflection, and purposeful conversations. Over the next few days, leaders will align on strategy, sharpen execution, and set the tone for a focused and ambitious year ahead.
Because intentional leadership is the foundation of sustainable growth.
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Weāre pleased to announce Adeniyi Adenubi as one of the mentors for the Ascent Board Visibility Evening.
Adeniyi āNiyiā Adenubi is a financier, investor, governance expert and a passionate patron of African Art.
With over two decades shaping institutional banking, investment management, and corporate governance, Niyi sits at the intersection of finance, leadership, and cultural legacy. He is a Co-Founder and Non-Executive Director at VFD Group Plc and the force behind Paragon Partners, now evolving into a family office.
His impact expands beyond the boardroom. Through the Legacy Art Foundation, he is redefining what it means to support African art, championing emerging artists, preserving the works of modernist icons, and building the kind of long-term cultural infrastructure the continent needs.
Niyi serves on several distinguished boards, including InterSwitch Eāclat, VFD Microfinance Bank, United Way Nigeria, the GAS Foundation, and the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Arts. His philosophy is simple yet profound: heritage must be protected, nurtured, and passed on with intention.
Weāre honored to welcome him to the Ascent Board Visibility Evening, where he will share insights on leadership, stewardship, and the power of building legacy-driven institutions.
To reserve your seat, send ASCENT to the DM today.
