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Episode 2: Art Professionals Africa Unplugged: In Conversation with Obida Obioha
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Episode 2: Art Professionals Africa Unplugged: In Conversation with Obida Obioha

On this episode of “Art Professionals Africa Unplugged”, we speak to Founder of O’DA Art & Obida Collective Obida Obioha on The Art of Collecting in Nigeria: Art investment and tips on building a diverse collection.

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Jacqueline Suowari, a figurative artist, beside one of her drawings.  Courtesy Jacqueline Suowari
Jacqueline Suowari, a figurative artist, beside one of her drawings.  Courtesy Jacqueline Suowari


ABOUT OBIDA

Obida Obioha is the creative director of a number of design related enterprises: ODA Art (art advisory), O’DA(Interior Design) and Obida.Store (Product and fashion design). The unifying thread interweaving these seemingly disparate businesses is the desire to spread beauty and wellness into people’s lives.

Obida trained at Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan where he obtained a Master’s Degree in Interior Design and a Diploma in Product Design. He has a sharp eye for design that works by fusing African Aesthetics with a Contemporary nod.


ABOUT ART PROFESSIONALS UNPLUGGED

On this podcast, we delve into the stories of Key Industry Players in different art ecosystems on the African continent. We speak to Gallerists, Art Historians, Curators, Advisors & Art Directors to get insight on their markets domestically.

Prepare to receive tips on investing in art, Valuation & Preservation, The business of Galleries, Museums & Residencies and more. 

This podcast is brought to you by Art Report Africa (@Artreport.africa) & Pond Collective (@Pondcollective) .

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The definitive media, intelligence, and commerce platform for the African art market and its global diaspora.

© 2026 Art Report Africa. All Rights Reserved.

The definitive media, intelligence, and commerce platform for the African art market and its global diaspora.

© 2026 Art Report Africa. All Rights Reserved.