The Life in My City Art Festival (LIMCAF) 2024 Grand Finale, held on October 26, was a spectacular celebration of artistic expression and cultural pride, showcasing Nigeria’s most promising and innovative talents. This year’s theme, “Humanism,” inspired artists from across the country to explore and portray profound insights into human experiences and societal connections. The grand event recognized outstanding achievements in various categories, with generous prizes awarded to the top artists in each field.
Top Prizes and Category Winners
Overall Winner
- Paul Chibuike Emenike – The Eight Wonder (Jos Zone)
Prize: N1,000,000 (Catalogue No: 067)
Paul’s work stood out as the festival’s overall best, encapsulating LIMCAF’s spirit of originality and artistic brilliance.
Best Sculpture/Installation Art
- Olayemi Sunday Opeyemi – A Share of Peace (Ondo Zone)
Prize: N500,000 (Catalogue No: 094)
Best Ceramics
- Victor Olaoluwa Ogundeji – One with Another (Ibadan Zone)
Prize: N500,000 (Catalogue No: 046)
Best Graphics/Digital Art
- Teniola Oyefoso Ayomide – The Triangle (Lagos Zone)
Prize: N500,000 (Catalogue No: 079)
Best Photography/Video
- Adebayo Segun – Self Reliance (Jalingo Zone)
Prize: N500,000 (Catalogue No: 059)
Best Textiles Art/Fashion
- Emmanuel Eweje – Remembering the Poor (Lagos Zone)
Prize: N500,000 (Catalogue No: 081)
Best Drawing
- Ibrahim Adavize
Prize: N500,000 (Catalogue No: 81B)
Most Creative Female Artist
- Idris Sofiat Eniola – Mixed Feelings (Abeokuta Zone)
Prize: N500,000 (Catalogue No: 051)
Special Award for Person with Disability
- Adegbola Oyeyemi – Awaiting Rapture (Abuja Zone)
Prize: N500,000 (Catalogue No: 002)
Endowed Prizes for Distinction in Art
In addition to the core categories, LIMCAF proudly awarded endowed prizes for exceptional contributions and originality:
Justice Anthony Aniagulu Prize for Originality
Audu Owoicho – Love: In our Frailties (Abuja Zone) – N300,000 (Catalogue No: 007)Dr. Pius Okigbo Prize for Technical Proficiency
Adewuyi Olushola Samson – Iranwo (Helping Hands) (Enugu/Awka Zone) – N150,000 (Catalogue No: 031)Mfom Usoro Prize for Best Entry from Uyo/Calabar Centre
Success Emmanuel Marcus – Compassion – N200,000 (Catalogue No: 100)VinMartin Prize for Best Entry from Enugu Region
Christian Imologhome – Unity in the Rainbow of Diversity – N200,000 (Catalogue No: 030)Felicia Okoroafor Prize for Most Promising Female Artist
Patricia Ikel Bello – Palliative (Imo Zone) – N200,000 (Catalogue No: 053)
El Anatsui Prize for DAK'ART Senegal 2025
In a prestigious highlight, LIMCAF awarded the El Anatsui Prize for DAK'ART Senegal 2025 to six artists, granting them the opportunity to exhibit their work internationally:
- Paul Chibuike Emenike (Catalogue No: 067)
- Olayemi Sunday Opeyemi (Catalogue No: 094)
- Victor Olaoluwa Ogundeji (Catalogue No: 046)
- Teniola Oyefoso Ayomide (Catalogue No: 079)
- Emmanuel Eweje (Catalogue No: 081)
- Ibrahim Adavize (Catalogue No: 81B)
Consolation Prizes
Recognizing excellence, LIMCAF awarded consolation prizes of N50,000 each to seven talented individuals:
- Ogunniyi Michael Oladapo (Catalogue No: 041)
- Onifade Ayuba (Catalogue No: 014)
- Amuta Isitoruka Francis (Catalogue No: 086)
- Praise Chinedum Edward (Catalogue No: 088)
- Motorola Elizabeth John (Catalogue No: 044)
- Omeke John Tochukwu (Catalogue No: 026)
- Egbon Esther Osasumwen (Catalogue No: 020)
