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Biography

Roji Mohammed Bobotunde Cb.1986, Logos) is on impressionist artist known for creating figurative portraits rendered in worm hues and brown skin tones. His paintings capture mundane life experiences and draw on the innocence of children.

– their instincts of love and justice.

He holds a NCE from Adeniron Ogunsonyo College of Education, Uonikin (2008) and a bachelor’s in art education from the University of Nigeria in Nsukko (2015). He undertook his Industrial training at the Universal Studios of Art,

lgonmu, Logos, Nigeria, training under renowned artists such as Abiodun Oloku, Ejoh Wallace and Joshua Nmesironye in 2008. He further went on to train under the renowned Nigerian artist Ebenezer Akinolo in 2009 where he mastered his figurative pointing skills. He is the Coordinator of Spoce29.7studios in Logos, Nigeria. 

Babatunde paints in different media such as oil, acrylic, charcoal, pastel, pen, and graphite. In 2019, his painting titled “Reflection” was selected among the 260 best works in the British Portrait Competition and a 2024 ABSA L.: Atelier Art competition finalist in South Africa. His works are in notable collections worldwide and he has participated in several group exhibitions and six solo exhibitions to his credit.

Artist Statement:

Raji’s Layers of Reality series seeks to explore man’s vulnerability in times of uncertainties and how our past experiences have shaped us in standing firm amid all the pleasant and unpleasant events facing us every day. We mask a lot of these experiences and in return model the way we respond to occurring situations around us.

Despite the challenges and conflicting ideologies that face us from different directions, we firmly hold on to our beliefs, overcoming all the challenges and standing as victors. We must remain Resolute at a time like this because it is especially important.

Biography of Roji Mohammed Babatunde

Biography

Born in 1986 in Lagos, Roji Mohammed Babatunde is a contemporary impressionist artist celebrated for his expressive figurative portraits. His signature use of warm colors and rich brown skin tones brings everyday moments to life, often highlighting the purity and innate sense of love and justice found in children.

Babatunde received his Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Ijanikin, in 2008, and later earned his bachelor’s degree in art education from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 2015. He began his professional journey at Universal Studios of Art in Iganmu, Lagos, training under respected artists such as Abiodun Olaku, Ejoh Wallace, and Joshua Nmesironye. The following year, he refined his skills under the mentorship of Ebenezer Akinola, a renowned Nigerian painter. Today, Babatunde serves as the Coordinator of Space29.7 Studios in Lagos.

His creative process spans various media—oil, acrylic, charcoal, pastel, pen, and graphite. In 2019, his painting “Reflection” was chosen as one of the 260 best works in the British Portrait Competition, and he was a finalist in the 2024 ABSA L’Atelier Art Competition in South Africa. Babatunde’s art is included in prestigious collections across the globe, and he has participated in several group exhibitions as well as six solo shows.

Artist Statement

In his “Layers of Reality” series, Babatunde explores human vulnerability amid uncertain times. By reflecting on how past experiences shape our resilience, he uncovers how we mask certain feelings and, in turn, model our responses to the world around us. The series examines the tension between confronting challenges and holding on to deeply rooted beliefs.

Babatunde emphasizes the importance of staying true to one’s convictions despite adversity and conflicting viewpoints. Through perseverance, he believes we can overcome obstacles and emerge stronger. Being resolute, especially in challenging times, is a value that is central to his artistic philosophy.