In a significant boost for West Africa’s growing creative economy, Omolara Coker, Nigerian visual artist, has emerged as the grand prize winner of the inaugural Myma Art Prize (MAP), securing a $5,000 award in a new initiative designed to identify, nurture and elevate the next generation of artists from Nigeria and Ghana.
The prize, established in honour of renowned lawyer, art collector and arts patron Myma Belo-Osagie, aims to bridge longstanding gaps in the region’s creative ecosystem by providing artists with funding, mentorship, exhibition opportunities and professional development. Beyond the cash prize, Coker will participate in a residency programme in Benin City, Nigeria, while finalists gain access to a structured artist development programme and high-profile exhibitions.
The announcement marks the debut of what organisers describe as a long-term investment in contemporary African art, one focused not only on rewarding talent but also on building sustainable careers and strengthening connections between
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