Nigerian artist Etinosa Yvonne has been awarded the prestigious Access ART X Alumni Impact Award, recognizing her significant contributions as a past winner of the Access ART X Prize. The award was presented during the VIP Preview at ART X Lagos 2024, an annual art fair highlighting African creativity and global impact.
Expressing her gratitude, Yvonne stated, “I’m honored to receive the Access ART X Prize Alumni Impact Award. This award reaffirms Access Holdings and ART X’s commitment to fostering the growth of artists at every career stage.”
Launched in 2016, the Access ART X Prize is an esteemed platform that supports emerging African artists, empowering them to bring their narratives to the world stage. The 2024 Alumni Impact Award, which aligns with the ART X Lagos theme, “Promised Lands,” continues this mission by championing the creative journeys of past winners.
Roosevelt Ogbonna, CEO of Access Bank Plc, emphasized the bank’s dedication to Africa’s art scene, stating, “At Access, empowerment is foundational to progress. Through our support for ART X Lagos and the Access ART X Prize, we aim to cultivate a thriving art ecosystem across Africa, elevating creativity and cultural impact.”
ART X Lagos remains a key platform for African artists, celebrating their achievements and encouraging them to expand African narratives within global art conversations. Yvonne’s recognition further underscores the art fair’s mission to promote and sustain artistic excellence across the continent.
