Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- Nigerian-American artist Uzo Njoku has responded to the backlash surrounding her forthcoming exhibition, "An Owambe Exhibition," scheduled to take place in Ikoyi, Lagos State.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the event, set to run from November 23 to 24 January 2026, drew criticism from members of the Yoruba community, who accused the artist of attempting to undermine their cultural identity.

The critics alleged that Ms Njoku appropriated Yoruba cultural items, renamed them, and overlaid Igbo insignia on them.

They also petitioned the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, as well as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urging them to halt the exhibition.

Responding to the concerns, Ms Njoku, in a statement posted o...