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Nigerian collector hopes to boost local pride in artistic heritage amid Black Lives Matter backdrop

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Nigerian art collector Yemisi Shyllon wants to see works created by Nigerian artists and the country's historical artefacts receive the same recognition at home as they are increasingly attracting overseas.

After amassing a personal collection of 7,000 artworks over the last 44 years, which includes a piece dating back to the 9th century, the 68-year-old lawyer last year donated 1,000 pieces to the museum of Lagos's Pan-Atlantic University.

"I use my art collection as a means of propagating our past, our present and... to help people understand the future," said Shyllon, gazing at grey figurines and busts from his collection.Edith Ekunke - director of museums at the National Commission for Museums and Monuments - said Nigeria's artistic heritage is not a priority for many however, in a country where most people live under $2 a day.

 

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