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Kehinde Wiley

Nigerian Artist who Painted Obama’s Official Portrait Enmeshed In Shocking Scandal

Femi Famutimi Feb 15, 2018 0

Kehinde Wiley, the Nigerian artist who painted Barack Obama's official portrait has come under fire for some of his past works which many see as racist and sick.Wiley in the past painted some images that featured black women with knives…

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Barrack Obama picks Nigerian artist, Kehinde Wiley to paint his official portrait

Seinde Oct 17, 2017 0

Former US President, Barrack Obama has selected Nigerian artist, Kehinde Wiley to paint his official portrait for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.This was disclosed in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery’s announcement…