Full name: Akila Precious Isah
Artist name: Akila Precious
Akila Precious is a Nigerian visual artist born in November 2000, in Plateau State. From an early age, He displayed a strong passion for art, starting his creative journey in primary and secondary school. This passion led him to pursue a bachelor degree in Fine Art at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (2024) where he refined his skills and actively participated in several departmental and other school exhibitions. Precious has been awarded certificates for participating in the art competitions; Mindscape: Exploring Mental Health Through Art organized by SAYPHIN and UNICEF 2023, Life In My City Art Festival (LIMCAF) 2025.
Precious expresses himself in different media types like acrylic and oil painting, charcoal and biro drawings that reflect personal experiences. His works capture the complexities of human emotions aimed at telling cultural narratives and social issues, using the simplicity of pen and charcoal strokes to convey such messages.Through his artistic practice, Precious aims to inspire conversations about morality and personal growth, bridging the gap between art and societal norms.
His artistic approach and dedication to storytelling make his work both visually striking and deeply meaningful. Precious continues to push the boundaries of art, drawing inspiration from everyday life and the world around him.
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Akila Precious is a Nigerian visual artist born in November 2000, in Plateau State. From an early age, He displayed a strong passion for art, starting his creative journey in primary and secondary school. This passion led him to pursue a bachelor degree in Fine Art at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (2024) where he refined his skills and actively participated in several departmental and other school exhibitions. Precious has been awarded certificates for participating in the art competitions; Mindscape: Exploring Mental Health Through Art organized by SAYPHIN and UNICEF 2023, Life In My City Art Festival (LIMCAF) 2025.
Precious expresses himself in different media types like acrylic and oil painting, charcoal and biro drawings that reflect personal experiences. His works capture the complexities of human emotions aimed at telling cultural narratives and social issues, using the simplicity of pen and charcoal strokes to convey such messages.Through his artistic practice, Precious aims to inspire conversations about morality and personal growth, bridging the gap between art and societal norms.
His artistic approach and dedication to storytelling make his work both visually striking and deeply meaningful. Precious continues to push the boundaries of art, drawing inspiration from everyday life and the world around him.
