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Erhabor Emokpae (Erhabor Ogieva Emokpae) was born on 9 May, 1934 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian artist (1934–1984). Discover Erhabor Emokpae's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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Erhabor Ogieva Emokpae |
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49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
9 May, 1934 |
| Birthday |
9 May |
| Birthplace |
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Date of death |
16 February, 1984 |
| Died Place |
Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Benin
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Erhabor Emokpae Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Erhabor Emokpae Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Erhabor Emokpae worth at the age of 49 years old? Erhabor Emokpae’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from Benin. We have estimated Erhabor Emokpae's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Erhabor Ogieva Emokpae, OON, (9 May 1934 – 16 February 1984) was a renowned Nigerian sculptor, muralist, graphic artist and painter who is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern arts in Nigeria.
Some of his notable works include the a bronze replica of the ivory mask of Queen Idia that was used as the official emblem of the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC 77) and a popular painting of Queen Amina.
He is also responsible for the decorations on the four entrances of the National Arts Theatre, in Lagos.
Erhabor Emokpae, a native of Oredo local government area in Edo State, was born on 9 May 1934, his father was a Bini Palace chief Ewekagosadoba and his mother was a Muslim from Benin City.
After completing his basic education at the local Government School, Benin, in 1949, Emokpae entered Western Boys High School, Benin, that same year, leaving in 1951.
After graduating from Yaba Trade Centre, Emokpae participated in the 1950 "Festival of Arts" exhibition in Lagos, before going on to work as a trainee and commercial artist between 1954 and 1958 at the Ministry of Information in Enugu after he was employed as an artist by the Federal Ministry of Information in 1953.
He proceeded to study art at the Government Trade Centre (now Yaba College of Technology) in Lagos from 1951 to 1953.
In 1958, he moved to Lagos and was employed by the West African Publicity (now Lintas West Africa, Lagos) as a creative visual artist.
He went on to study art in England in 1963.
The background of his upbringing made him dwell on themes of dualism in most of his artworks.
He was also a member of the Lagos Arts Council and held the position of secretary in 1965.
During his lifetime, Emokpae initiated and held many exhibitions in several countries including Nigeria, West Germany, England and Brazil.
He went on to be promoted as the Senior Creative Advertisement Visual Artist in 1966, and in 1973 he became the Creative Director of the firm.
He is regarded as one of the founding members of the Society of Nigerian Artists, an association in which he went on to hold the post of secretary from 1967 to 1975.
He also took part in joint exhibitions including the "Contemporary African Art", "Camden Art Centre, London", the "Contemporary Nigerian Prints and Painting" and the University of Ife's "4th Ife Festival of the Arts Gallery" in 1971.
In 1973, he produced a replica of the Benin ivory mask as the official emblem for the FESTAC 77.
He was also commissioned to design bronze decorations at the frieze and entrances of the National Arts Theatre in 1974.
In recognition of his contributions, he was conferred with the Officer of the Order of the Niger by Shehu Shagari in 1980.
