Verified archive statusAKAPHIARE Sidney
Address: PO Box 1790, Ikeja, Lagos. Birth: September 11, 1960, in Agbarho, Edo State. Training: Industrial training program, Bendel Arts Council, 19801981; HND in fine arts, Auchi Polytechnic, 1982. Profile: Full name, Sidney Oghenekevwe Akaphiare; designer/ production manager, Nigerian Cards, from 1983. Member: Societyof Nigerian Artists. Group Exhibitions "Towards a Greater Nation," Italian Cultural Institute, Lagos, December 5-19, 1987. "Reflections: An Art Exhibition of the Society of Nigerian Artists," National Theatre, Lagos, December 16-30, 1988. "Creative Dialogue: SNAat 25," NationalTheatre, Lagos, November27-December 10, 1989. "Valley of Decision," National Museum, Lagos, December 2-14, 1989. Awards & Honors Rector's Certificate of Excellence, and Department Best Student Award, 1982, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi.