Nike Art Centre – Visit To The Biggest Art Gallery in West Africa

Nike Art Gallery is also known as the Nike Art Centre. It is one of the biggest art galleries in Africa with over twenty-five thousand artworks ranging from sculptures, paintings, indigo dying, wood carvings, jewellery,  fashion products etc

Nike Art Centre features artworks from various Nigerian artist both traditional and contemporary. Because of their passion for African arts, it only features artworks from local African artists which promotes creativity and the African lifestyle.

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Centre for Excellence and Creativity

Nike Art Gallery sits majestically on a four-storey edifice with a radiance of beauty, elegance, excellence and splendour. It radiates beauty and excellence in and out, from its entrance all the way to the inner rooms of its fourth floor.

There is this euphoria of creativity that fills the atmosphere as you walk through some of the best art pieces in Africa. It reignites something in you and the sight will leave you wanting for more. The memories you get at Nike Art Gallery is a souvenir to take home and to be remembered for the rest of your life.

Massive Collection Of Artworks

Nike art centre has some of the best art masterpieces by top artists in Nigeria making it one of the biggest art collections in Nigeria and Africa.

This art centre has a collection of different artworks which expresses the diversity and rich cultural heritage of Nigeria and Africa as a whole.

If you are wondering where to go in Lagos or places to visit, the Nike art gallery should be top on your priority list.

My experience at the Nike Art Gallery

It is one of my most memorable days, I am a lover of artwork and On stepping into this facility I felt love, the feeling you get when the love of your life finally agrees to date you. You are welcomed into the facility by giant-size sculptures and some metallic artworks made from scraps. The most iconic is the beautiful door that leads into the art gallery, which looks like those that you see in a palace or a Castle, a true display of Royalty. On entering the door, we were welcomed by the iconic Madam Nike herself. I quickly asked for a selfie and she was helpful in choosing the perfect spot for this once-in-a-lifetime selfie. She showed us around and gave some lectures about the artworks at Nike Art Gallery.

Unforgettable Experience

From the art on the wall to the paintings and sculptures, everything about the Nike Art Centre tells a story. Nike Art Gallery ensures it represents the three main tribes in Nigeria which are the Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba which expresses and displays our diverse cultural differences.

Gate Fee at Nike Art Gallery

Nike Art Gallery is open to all. there is no gate fee to the Nike Art Gallery. Entry to this art gallery is free for all. However, if you are organizing a group tour or excursion to the facility, you will pay for a tour guide.

Cost of Artwork at the Nike Art Gallery

The cost varies from as low as 50,000 ($140) to arts as high as ten million Naira ($29,000) while some might be so expensive their prices are not displayed.

Opening Time

Nike Art Centre opens from 10 am till around 6 pm Mondays to Sundays and on Public Holidays.

Who Owns The Nike Art Gallery

Nike Art Gallery is owned and managed by the famous Nike Davies Okundayo. She is a renowned and established international artist with exhibitions and recognition in Africa, the United States, Britain and other international art exhibitions across the world. The over 68-year-old artist is known for her famous Gele (headgear). She has dedicated her life to telling the African story through her beautiful artworks and also helping thousands of people become self-sufficient through her foundation.

Mrs Nike who didn’t get much formal education due to lack of funds has been able to create a niche for herself through her paintings and she lecture at the prestigious Harvard University.

The art gallery is filled with breathtaking paintings, sculptures that will take your breath away.  It doesn’t matter whether you are a lover of the arts or not. The Nike Art Gallery will blow your mind.

History of the Nike Art Gallery

The Nike Art Gallery was established in 2009 by Mrs Oyenike Monica Okundaye popularly known as Mrs Nike from her personal earnings from her artworks and exhibitions.

When to Visit the Nike Art Gallery

The best time to visit the Nike Art Gallery is between 11 am and 3 pm, It is open from Mondays to Sundays. Weekends might get more visitors, but you have nothing to worry about the magnificent four-story building can accommodate everyone that comes into the facility.

How to Locate the Art Gallery

If you are coming from Outside Lagos, You may either take a flight to Murtala Mohammed International Airport from the Airport you can take a cab, Bolt (Taxify) or Uber to the Nike Art Gallery located at 3rd Roundabout Lekki Epe off the Express.

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Activities To Do at Nike Art Gallery

• Explore the artworks, paintings and sculptures from the four-storey gallery
• You can learn more about the different types of art and cultural heritage
• You can also organize excursions and family trips
• Lots of photoshoots
• Enjoy the local delicacy from an African restaurant 

Visiting the Nike Art Center

If you are coming from outside Nigeria, you may want to visit during the dry season which starts September to march. However, that does not mean you cannot visit this facility during the rainy season but to maximize your experience with other Fun things to do in Lagos, It will be advisable to visit during the dry season if you are coming from outside Lagos or Nigeria

Location of the Nike Art Gallery Lagos

The Nike Art Centre is located just off the Third roundabout of the Lekki Epe expressway. The Address is:

The Nike Art Gallery is located at No. 2, Elegushi Road, 3rd round-about, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikate Cross Road, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki Peninsula, Lagos, Nigeria.

Other Nike Art gallery locations

Similarly, here are the other Nike Art Centers located in Nigeria.

• The Nike Art Centre Oshogbo
• Nike Art Centre Ogidi
• Nike Art Centre Abuja

Things you should not do at the Nike Art Gallery

• Do not touch the paintings
• You are not allowed to take direct pictures of the artworks but you can take pictures with the paintings and artworks as a background
• Do not touch or carry the paintings or the artwork
• professional cameras are not allowed
• You are not allowed to roam about within the facility

Can I Lodge at the Nike Art Gallery?

In the case where you need to stay overnight, The Nike Art Gallery has lodges for guests to stay and spend the night, the cost varies based on your room preference.

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Other Art Gallery in Lagos

Lastly here are some other Art Gallery in Lagos. However, you should be sure of their terms of entry and opening times before visiting.

• Omenika Art gallery
• Red Door gallery
• Terra Kulture
• Signature Beyond Art gallery
• Art Twenty One
• Nimbus Gallery
• Universal Studio of Arts
• Hour Glass Gallery
• Rele Gallery
• Osh Gallery
• Mydrim Gallery
• Yusuf Grillo Art Gallery

Other Tourist Attractions In Lagos

These are some other tourist attractions close to The Nike Art Gallery

Lekki art Market
Lekki Conservation Centre
Elegushi Beach
Laguna Beach Resort
Moist Beach Club
Oniru Beach
Landmark Beach
Coney Island Beach