A visual artist and expressionist, Minika grew up surrounded by nature and its many elements. Driven by passion and innovation, her artistic and cultural upbringing inspires her work and are heavy influences on her creative expressions which features a lot of play with lights and shadows.
Growing up in Calabar, a society rich in colourful and flamboyant cultural experiences, was indeed a great influence. She started exploring art from an early age and fell in love with that form of expression.
Discovering more about art drew her into the beauty industry where she rose to become one of Nigeria’s top makeup artists, her style of make-up ranging from soft to expressive looks.
Minika is constantly exploring life’s journey and sharing it through various media. She considers the human body as one of her canvases to share these stories. Her art is bold, colourful and reflective of her rich African heritage.
Jeli, 2023 || Instrument: Kora || 60" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Nakindo, 2023 || Instrument: Kundi || 60" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Mungu Wa Kike, 2023 || Instrument: Adungu || 60" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Ilu Orisa, 2023 || Instrument: Bata (Iyaalu) || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Mawakiya, 2023 || Instrument: Garaya || 60" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Ada Ukwe, 2023 || Instrument: Oja || 60" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Naku, 2023 || Instrument: Endingidi || 60" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Ara Gan Gan, 2023 || Instrument: Gan Gan || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Okobi, 2023 || Instrument: Ufele || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Arokin-Ori, 2023 || Instrument: Shekere || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Umbundu, 2023 || Instrument: Chocalho || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Nam Lowe, 2023 || Instrument: Nyatiti || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Twene Baa, 2023 || Instrument: Djembe || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Mama Shyaam, 2023 || Instrument: Kuba || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Hwantdak, 2023 || Instrument: Kundung || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Otimkpu, 2023 || Instrument: Ekwe || 30" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Ede Ayan, 2023 || Instrument: Bata (Omole) || 30" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Kushaura, 2023 || Instrument: Mbira || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Jeli, 2023 || Instrument: Kora || 60" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Nakindo, 2023 || Instrument: Kundi || 60" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Mungu Wa Kike, 2023 || Instrument: Adungu || 60" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Ilu Orisa, 2023 || Instrument: Bata (Iyaalu) || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Mawakiya, 2023 || Instrument: Garaya || 60" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Ada Ukwe, 2023 || Instrument: Oja || 60" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Naku, 2023 || Instrument: Endingidi || 60" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Ara Gan Gan, 2023 || Instrument: Gan Gan || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Okobi, 2023 || Instrument: Ufele || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Arokin-Ori, 2023 || Instrument: Shekere || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Umbundu, 2023 || Instrument: Chocalho || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Nam Lowe, 2023 || Instrument: Nyatiti || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Twene Baa, 2023 || Instrument: Djembe || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Mama Shyaam, 2023 || Instrument: Kuba || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Hwantdak, 2023 || Instrument: Kundung || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
Otimkpu, 2023 || Instrument: Ekwe || 30" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Ede Ayan, 2023 || Instrument: Bata (Omole) || 30" X 40" || Print on Canvas
Kushaura, 2023 || Instrument: Mbira || 40" X 30" || Print on Canvas
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