early life and artistic career akinola lasekan, also known as s.a oladetimi, was a nigerian artist born in owo, ondo state in 1916. he was one of the pioneers of nigerian modernism in art and was famous for his naturalistic portraiture. lasekan's 38-year art career brimmed with beauty, innovation, and advocacy, as he utilized easel painting to express the beauty and humanity of nigeria and africa. artistic style and notable works lasekan's artistic style was characterized by his use of bold colors and expressive brushwork. some of his notable works include: the muslim beauty (oil on canvas,…