260 artists will display innovative works of art. March 17, 2025, Lagos Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Africa’s top provider of infrastructure solutions, has announced that it will be a partner of the +234Art Fair for the second consecutive year.
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More than 260 young artists have expressed interest in showcasing their work at the second edition of the international art fair, which is being organised by Soto Gallery in partnership with Ecobank Nigeria Limited, AFC, and Craneburg Construction Company. This is in line with the Corporation’s mission to empower and elevate the youth of the continent.
“Championing Patronage in Nigerian Art,” a carefully organised five-day event, will showcase the artwork of up-and-coming and un-galleried artists. The Ecobank Pan African Centre, situated at 270B1, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, will host the expo every day at 10:00 AM from March 27 to March 31.
“The +234Art Fair is in line with AFC’s advocacy strategy of empowering and elevating Africa’s youth, which in turn promotes job creation, skills development, value retention, and rapid economic growth,” said Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation. We are honoured to keep working with Ecobank to advance Africa’s creative sector by establishing a platform for showcasing African artists and art both domestically and internationally.
“As a Pan-African bank, this fair is an important initiative in our commitment to economic growth and investing in Africa’s next generation of talent,” said Bolaji Lawal, Managing Director and Regional Executive, Ecobank Nigeria. It gives up-and-coming artists a special chance to present their work to influential people, important decision-makers, and a worldwide audience.
“Patronage in the art world goes beyond financial support; it’s about building relationships that allow artists to grow and sustain their creative practices,” stressed Mrs Tola Akerele, founder of the +234 Art Fair and Soto Gallery Foundation.
By creating vital connections along the way, the 2025 edition of the +234 Art Fair hopes to demonstrate the positive effects that real support can have on an artist’s path and the larger art ecosystem. The +234 Art Fair honours the vibrant abilities of up-and-coming Nigerian artists and provides them with an essential venue to exhibit their work to a wider audience.
A vast array of artistic expressions, such as paintings, sculptures, installations, digital and visual art, and more, will be available to visitors. For artists, art lovers, and important players in the creative industry, the event will also provide interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. A wide range of people are anticipated to attend, including Nigerians, Africans, foreign nationals, government representatives, legislators, diplomats, and international art enthusiasts.
