Today i bring to you an unusual man who has a passion for arts. He is a proud Nigerian laying down an unbeatable legacy for art lovers to follow.
Here i will be taking you on a tour of his residence. Meet the man with over 6,000 pieces of rare African arts.
He is an Engineer by profession, astute business man an philanthropist. Prince Yemisi Shyllon who hails from Abeokuta Ogun state started collecting arts many years ago and his private collection includes Paintings, Antiques and large sculptures. He is the founder of OYASAF foundation and he has been credited to own over 6,000 pieces of arts collection in Nigeria.
Picture credits: North of Lagos.
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Here i will be taking you on a tour of his residence. Meet the man with over 6,000 pieces of rare African arts.
He is an Engineer by profession, astute business man an philanthropist. Prince Yemisi Shyllon who hails from Abeokuta Ogun state started collecting arts many years ago and his private collection includes Paintings, Antiques and large sculptures. He is the founder of OYASAF foundation and he has been credited to own over 6,000 pieces of arts collection in Nigeria.
The back yard.
The Garden.
The front Gate.
Prince Yemisi Shyllon, wife and a guest.
A unique piece of sculpture. "man seating on nails" An apt description of the Nigerian social political environment as it affects the common man.
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