Etso Ugbodaga-Ngu
Etso Ugbodaga-Ngu | |
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| Born | Etso Clara Ugbodaga-Ngu 1921 Kano, Nigeria |
| Died | 1996 (aged 74–75) Cameroon |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | Art teacher's diploma, National Diploma in Design |
| Alma mater | University of London Chelsea School of Art |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Known for | First Nigerian and first woman professor at Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology; first female Nigerian artist to have a solo exhibition in London, England |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
Etso Clara Ugbodaga-Ngu, known as Ugbodaga-Ngu (1921–1996), was a Nigerian artist and teacher. Her art featured vibrant colours and portrayed strength and purpose. Her geometric style evolved from earlier works such as "Market Women" (1961) and left a lasting mark on Nigerian culture and politics. She was the first Nigerian and the first woman to become a professor at the Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology (later Ahmadu Bello University) and the first female Nigerian artist to have a solo exhibition in London, England.