Erhabor Ogieva Emokpae: Pioneer of Nigerian Modern Art Erhabor Ogieva Emokpae (1934-1984) stands as a monumental figure in the history of Nigerian art, recognized unequivocally as one of its foremost innovators and champions. Born in Benin City, Nigeria—the ancestral capital of the Edo Kingdom—Emokpae’s formative years instilled within him a profound appreciation for traditional Bini artistic heritage, which would subsequently permeate his distinctive oeuvre. His father, Ewekagosadoba, held a prominent position within the royal court, shaping Emokpae's understanding of leadership and cultura…