Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA)

Art Museum of the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. The 1st University Art Museum in Nigeria.

[Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) @shyllonmuseum]

With submissions now closed, the Jury has begun reviewing proposals from artists and collectives across Nigeria imagining the future through public art.

We look forward to a fruitful deliberation and outcome.

🏆 Winner announcement: June 19, 2026

[Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) @shyllonmuseum]

The Jury is in.

We’re proud to announce the distinguished panel of artists, curators, scholars, and cultural leaders who will select the winner of the inaugural 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦–𝐘𝐒𝐌𝐀 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞.

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🌙 𝐄𝐢𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 @shyllonmuseum!🕌

Have a beautiful holiday! ✨

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From us at @shyllonmuseum 🎉🥂.

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Congratulations to @vp_fund 🎉. Its been an amazing decade of powering the start-up ecosystem across Africa, and what a pleasant way to mark it through an initiative that combines art, innovation and entrepreneurship to shape the future.

YSMA is proud to be part of this story.

[Ventures Platform Fund @vp_fund]

10 years! 🎉
A decade ago, we started with a simple belief — that Africa's most transformative ideas were already here, waiting to be backed, built, and believed in.

From an on-campus accelerator in an art-wrapped container building to an institutional fund that has backed over 100 companies across the continent — we've spent ten years investing in founders, in systems, and in the environments where innovation takes root.

As we mark this anniversary, we've been reflecting on what the next ten years ask of us. So in the spirit of who we are, we've partnered with the Pan-Atlantic University @pau_nigeria and Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art @shyllonmuseum on two initiatives: a Student Entrepreneurship Engagement Programme and the VP–YSMA Futures Art Award.

Because the next ten years will be built by people who are equal parts curious, creative, and courageous.

Watch our Founding Partner, @kola_aina , share more.

#VenturesPlatform #VP10 #FuturesArtAward #YSMA #Technology #Innovation #AfricanArt

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More details can be found in this press briefing.

https://t.co/RXKG03P5SB

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Art. Innovation. Entrepreneurship.

@shyllonmuseum partners with @vp_fund on a landmark 3‑year collaboration bringing Nigeria’s first futures‑focused public art award and hands‑on student venture engagement to @pau_nigeria.

Building imagination for the future together.

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Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Advisory Board member, @GbengaOyebode🎂.

A legal icon and a true champion of the arts, your leadership continues to inspire the YSMA community and beyond. Thank you for your incredible service and vision.

Have a fantastic day, Sir!

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Today, we honor our Grand Donor, Prince Yemisi Shyllon, on his 74th birthday!

A true titan of culture whose generosity birthed the YSMA and continues to inspire generations of African creatives.

Join us in wishing the Prince a magnificent birthday! 🎂

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Register via this link to join us for the hybrid event on Saturday, March 7: https://t.co/93b3adpQi4

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We’re excited to launch the YSMA Art Market Forum during #LGW2026!

Join us for “Why We Collect: The Story, the Strategy & the Market” — a powerful conversation on the heart and practice of art collecting.

Don't miss it.

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Now open at the YSMA!

"Tracing Forms: The Art of Making" explores the techniques, materials & processes driving contemporary Nigerian art—from terracotta to digital imaging.

Discover how artists shape ideas through craft, innovation & imagination.

Visit our space today.

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Today we celebrate a titan of industry and a champion of the arts!

Happy Birthday to the Chairman of our Advisory Board, Mr. Dotun Sulaiman. We are grateful for your steady hand and visionary leadership at YSMA.

Wishing you a year of continued impact!

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YSMA has joined the residency museum network of @TheMuseumsLab. In 2026, we will be hosting our first-ever international residency for African & European museum professionals—marking a new chapter of collaboration, knowledge exchange and promotion of the museum practice globally.

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Founded on the visions of @pau_nigeria and @DrShyllon and sustained through strong governance, YSMA demonstrates how cultural investment can create enduring social impact and value for society.

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Recently, we welcomed participants of the Sustainable Impact Philanthropy Programme (SIPP) from @LBSNigeria.
Drawn from different non-profit organizations and foundations across Africa, the leaders engaged with the museum as a case study in long-term, structured philanthropy.

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[Obi Asika @obiasika]

A true pleasure to visit this incredible gift to Nigeria, an amazing space with incredible art. Thank you for the warm reception

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We were honored to welcome @obiasika, DG/CEO of @ncac_nigeria, on his first-ever visit to the #YSMA.

He explored our collection, engaged with the team, and shared inspiring ideas for collaborations to elevate local culture and own our narratives.

A remarkable start to 2026!

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From 1867 to 2026, the language of hope remains unchanged.

We’re ringing in the New Year with this vibrant 19th-century floral by the American School. Just as these blooms defied the winter of 1867, may your year be filled with resilience, color, and growth.

Happy New Year!!