LIMCAF 2024 Grand Finale: Celebrating the Winners of Nigeria's Premier Art Event


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 EmenikeThe 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 OpeyemiA Share of Peace (Ondo Zone)
    Prize: N500,000 (Catalogue No: 094)

Best Ceramics

  • Victor Olaoluwa OgundejiOne with Another (Ibadan Zone)
    Prize: N500,000 (Catalogue No: 046)

Best Graphics/Digital Art

  • Teniola Oyefoso AyomideThe Triangle (Lagos Zone)
    Prize: N500,000 (Catalogue No: 079)

Best Photography/Video

  • Adebayo SegunSelf Reliance (Jalingo Zone)
    Prize: N500,000 (Catalogue No: 059)

Best Textiles Art/Fashion

  • Emmanuel EwejeRemembering 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 EniolaMixed Feelings (Abeokuta Zone)
    Prize: N500,000 (Catalogue No: 051)

Special Award for Person with Disability

  • Adegbola OyeyemiAwaiting 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 OwoichoLove: In our Frailties (Abuja Zone) – N300,000 (Catalogue No: 007)

  • Dr. Pius Okigbo Prize for Technical Proficiency
    Adewuyi Olushola SamsonIranwo (Helping Hands) (Enugu/Awka Zone) – N150,000 (Catalogue No: 031)

  • Mfom Usoro Prize for Best Entry from Uyo/Calabar Centre
    Success Emmanuel MarcusCompassionN200,000 (Catalogue No: 100)

  • VinMartin Prize for Best Entry from Enugu Region
    Christian ImologhomeUnity in the Rainbow of DiversityN200,000 (Catalogue No: 030)

  • Felicia Okoroafor Prize for Most Promising Female Artist
    Patricia Ikel BelloPalliative (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:

  1. Paul Chibuike Emenike (Catalogue No: 067)
  2. Olayemi Sunday Opeyemi (Catalogue No: 094)
  3. Victor Olaoluwa Ogundeji (Catalogue No: 046)
  4. Teniola Oyefoso Ayomide (Catalogue No: 079)
  5. Emmanuel Eweje (Catalogue No: 081)
  6. 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)


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