Akanu James NKOBI

Biographical record

Title

Mr

Surname

NKOBI

First Name

Akanu

Other Names

James

Gender

Male

Source of Publication

Nigerian Artists

Date of Birth

February 1934

Status

Alive

State of Origin

Imo

Place of Birth

Abiriba,

Father's Status

N/A

Mother's Status

N/A

Marital Status

Single

Profession

Graphic Artist

Education Level

Tertiary

Schools Attended with Dates

Diploma in fine arts, Nigerian College of Arts, Science& Technology, Zaria, 1959, art education course, Bristol, England.

Membership of Professional Bodies/Professional Qualifications

Founding member: Society of Nigerian Artists.

Previous Appointments

secondary school art teacher, Lagos; lecturer, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos; secondary school art teacher, Bath, England; illustrator, West African Publicity Company, Lagos and Expedite Publicity, London; owns and operates Brod Media, printing and advertising company, Port Harcourt. specializing in graphics;

Have you ever been a member of any political party?

N/A

Creative Work/Major Exhibitions

Group Exhibitions "Inaugural Exhibition of the Society of Nigerian Artists," Exhibition Centre, Lagos, January 16-22, 1964. "Kunst und Kunsthandwerk aus Biafra," Bonn, Cologne, and Trier, Germany, 1969. "Werbung fur Biafra," Iwalewa-Haus, Bayreuth, Germany, 1985.