Visual Artist

Lagos, Nigeria
Joined January 2010
It’s such an honor to be featured on @forbes My journey as an Artist has truly been an exciting one. I’m absolutely thrilled forbes.com/sites/mattsalyer/…
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@Real_Idcabasa invited me to speak at 318x Empire State of Mind. Amazing gathering of creatives. Met a few guys with creative solutions and connected them to our investment community. Some are already working on term sheets. Show up ready. Make the most of every opportunity.
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HONOURED I am deeply honoured and grateful to be named @leadership_newspaper LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Artist of the Year 2026. I’m grateful to LEADERSHIP Newspaper for this honour, and to everyone who has supported my work, collected my art, opened doors, shared my story
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Standing on the brink of history.
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This belongs to all of us.
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I’m delighted to share a deeply meaningful milestone from the Abu Dhabi Art Fair, where I unveiled a collaborative body of work with the brilliant pop artist @williamschechet. This series is especially important to me because it reflects my own artistic journey. For those who may not know, I work primarily with pencil and charcoal, exploring texture, emotion, and identity through detailed hand-drawn compositions. For this collaboration, I created a set of pencil and charcoal portraits that Williams then enhanced with his signature pop art style — merging fine-line realism with a bold contemporary expression. Together, we crafted pieces that honour Nigerian creativity, celebrate our cultural depth, and present a unified visual narrative on a global stage. My gratitude goes to my Chief Advisor @fi2_africa and the Director-General of the National Theatre, Tola Akerele for their unwavering support in bringing this vision to life. This collaboration is a testament to the power of partnership and my continued commitment to open more doors for Nigerian visual artists. This is only the beginning. I remain dedicated to building platforms, forging collaborations, and ensuring that the brilliance of Nigerian art is seen, appreciated, and valued across the world. #NigeriaCreates #AbuDhabiArtFair #WilliamsChechet #CulturalDiplomacy #ArtForChange
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The fashion is involved !! At @GlenfiddichSMW x @WilliamsChechet “Celebrate The Bold” exhibition, we catch up w/ @IfeanyiNwune — featured as one of 3 cultural icons in this limited edition design capsule — for a short conversation. Visit @sotogallery to experience the exhibition - open till the 30th of May. Shot & Edited by @bettercookings on IG Interview by @mannie_be #deedsmag #culture
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In an evening where culture, creativity, and community collided, Glenfiddich and @WilliamsChechet unveiled a bold vision through limited-edition sleeve designs — a statement of identity and innovation that lives far beyond the canvas. Glenfiddich and @WilliamsChechet curated an experience where art met bold flavor, inviting guests to witness the fusion of visual and liquid craftsmanship. #TheBoldinArt #CelebratetheBold #GlenfiddichNG *SC
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In an inspiring display of boldness, Glenfiddich and visual artist @williamschechet brought whisky and art together in a way only true visionaries could. The spotlight was on the limited-edition whisky sleeves, reinterpreted through Chechet’s signature artistic style. Each sleeve design for the 12, 15, and 18-year-old single malts told its own story — bridging tradition, culture and innovation through detailed artistry. 📍SOTO Gallery | @sotogallery 🗺️10 Omo Osagie St, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria #TheBoldinArt #CelebrateTheBold #GlenfiddichNG *SC
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Celebrate the Bold William Chechet On view: May 22–30, 2025 SOTO Gallery, Lagos We’re proud to present Celebrate the Bold—an immersive exhibition in collaboration with Glenfiddich featuring acclaimed Nigerian artist William Chechet. This exhibition presents a bold fusion of whisky and visual art, showcasing nine new works, three of which are limited-edition pack design artworks inspired by cultural icons @mreazi, @nancyisimeofficial, and @ifeanyinwune. These will be displayed in custom acrylic box installations alongside augmented reality experiences that add a futuristic lens to Chechet’s signature afro-futurist aesthetic. Opening: May 22 | 4–7PM SOTO Gallery, Ikoyi
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2024 Grateful for the journey, the lessons, and the growth. Every step, every stroke, every moment—it’s all part of the process. Here’s to progress and the passion that fuels it! #ArtistJourney #GratefulHeart #CreativeGrowth”
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Speaking on strength, creativity, and boldness, @nancyisimeofficial, @ifeanyinwune, and @mreazi are the first names that come to mind. And of course, we can’t forget the genius behind the limited sleeves, @WilliamsChechet Here’s to celebrating the bold!
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Introducing the creative mastermind behind the newest Glenfiddich Limited Edition Sleeves – @WilliamsChechet takes us through his journey of creating these designs, linking it to his own artistic expression of Afrofuturism. #ToBoldFutures #CelebrateTheBold
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Give the gift of art this season with #ARTXLagos2024 merch! 🎁✨ 🏀 Limited Edition T-Shirt (B & W) from Breaking Barriers by @williamschechet, sponsored by @NBANigeria 🖼️ Numbered & Limited Edition Print by @WilliamsChechet @NBANigeria To order, WhatsApp 📲: +234 707 238 8928
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Artwork ‘Breaking Barriers’ NBA Meets Art 2024 @nbanigeria for @artxlagos 2024. Together, we celebrated the teamwork, movement, and strategy that both art and basketball embody—reminding us all of the power of collaboration. #NBAmeetsArt24 #ARTXLagos2024 #Breakingbarriers #NBANIgeria #MyNBAMomentNG #williamschechet
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Thoroughly engaging conversation discussing "Storytelling and Identity in Northern Nigerian Arts" with our panelists Khadjah Dikko and @WilliamsChechet with @suchett_ moderating. What part of the conversation stood out for you? #artsandvibes24 #mindscapesofthenorth
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Meet our speakers for Arts and Vibes 2024 Williams Chechet @WilliamsChechet is a Nigerian visual artist, interested in popular images that circulate in African culture, focusing on cultural iconography of black culture, black identity and afro-futurism through the Pop art lens. – at Lagos, Nigeria
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Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Seyi Makinde , @adekunleGOLD , and fans joined @NBANigeria for the third “NBA Meets Art.” This year’s Breaking Barriers by Williams Chechet (@Williamschechet) explores basketball’s role in inspiring hope and boundless dreams, alongside the #MyNBAMomentNG campaign celebrating fans’ unforgettable NBA memories. #NBAMeetsArt24 #NBANigeria
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