The Art Newspaper: After a landmark election, will Nigeria now invest in its museums?

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On 25 February, Nigerian voters went to the polls to elect a new president.

But will the election mark a moment of transformation for Nigeria’s museums? Stakeholders in Nigeria’s cultural sector are unsure. Many think the general election has served to encapsulate how far behind the Nigerian state remains in comparison to the country’s private sector, which has positioned Lagos, Nigeria’s biggest city, as a global art hub.

In recent years, Nigeria’s art scene has exploded. According to ArtTactic, in 2021 the market share of auction sales for modern and contemporary West African artists—of which Nigerians play a significant role—rose from 28% to 41%. Nigeria, then, has an established foundation for a cultural sector. But will the new president seize this opportunity?

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