The late Gani Odutokun (he died in a car crashin 1996) was one of Nigeria's most influential painters in the 20th century. He studied at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (one of Nigeria's elite art schools) and was an excellent draughtsman. Gani Odutokun was known for his bold, painterly brushstrokes and rich use of colour. The late artist was until his death influenced by his environment while making strong commentaries on sociopolitical issues of the time and was a pioneer of Modern African Art.