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| Born | Omogie Ojei Lagos, Nigeria |
| Education | University of Lagos |
| Occupations | Visual artist, poet, designer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Combining visual art with poetry and exploring Lagos narratives |
| Website | www |
Omogie Ojei
editOmogie Ojei, professionally known as femi.the.god, is a Nigerian multidisciplinary artist and poet based in the United Kingdom. His work explores everyday life, social history, and cultural memory, often combining visual art with poetry to document ordinary people and environments in Lagos and other urban contexts.[1] He has held multiple solo exhibitions and has been the subject of critical coverage in Nigerian and international media.
Early life and education
editOjei was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He grew up in the lower-class areas of the city, experiences that later became central to his artistic focus on ordinary lives and overlooked narratives.[1] He studied building technology and education at the University of Lagos, graduating with a Bachelor of Science and Education degree. During this period, he became involved in creative work spanning illustration, poetry, fashion, and design.
Career
editEarly creative work
editOjei began his creative career experimenting with illustration and graphic art applied to clothing, which led to his involvement in urban fashion and visual culture in Lagos. He later founded the apparel branding agency Platinum J Co. and the fashion brand Ijapa, alongside developing a personal artistic practice focused on storytelling and cultural documentation.[2]
Visual art practice
editWorking under the name femi.the.god, Ojei developed a multidisciplinary practice incorporating painting, digital illustration, collage, installation, and poetry. His work frequently depicts figures and scenes drawn from everyday Lagos life, rendered using abstract forms, experimental textures, and mixed media techniques.[3]
Several publications have noted his use of hybrid techniques, including a method he describes as "craft on canvas", which adapts digital compositions into tactile, physical artworks.[4] Critics have characterised his work as combining elements of conceptual and documentary art, with an emphasis on preservation, social memory, and human experience.[5]
Exhibitions and reception
editOjei has held multiple solo exhibitions, including Up from Nothing (2022), which explored resilience and survival in Lagos, and Envying Mortality (2023), a series examining the inner lives of creative individuals and the emotional cost of creativity.[2][6]
His exhibitions have been reviewed by The Guardian, Vanguard, Daily Independent, and other outlets, which highlighted his integration of poetry and visual art as well as his focus on everyday narratives and cultural preservation.[7]
In 2023, his work was also presented at events associated with TEDx Lagos, where his art accompanied discussions on governance, culture, and social responsibility.[8]
Artistic style and themes
editOjei's artistic style is characterised by abstract and minimalist forms, experimental textures, and the incorporation of poetry as a narrative device. His work frequently addresses themes of social hierarchy, memory, identity, and the resilience of ordinary people. Commentators have noted his focus on cultural preservation and his interest in documenting aspects of Nigerian life that are often overlooked in mainstream historical narratives.[3][5]
Other creative work
editIn the early 2010s, Ojei was briefly active as a musician under the name J Magic. In 2012, he released the song "My Guitar", produced by DJ Klem, and was involved in song writing and performances at cultural centres such as Terra Kulture and Freedom Park during this period.[9] He later shifted his primary focus to visual art and multidisciplinary creative work.
Public speaking and collaborations
editOjei has participated in public discussions on art and society, including delivering a talk at TEDx Lagos Salon in 2023, where he spoke on the role of visual storytelling in shaping empathy and good governance.[8][3] He has also collaborated with curators and cultural organisations on exhibitions and creative projects.
Selected exhibitions
editReferences
edit- 1 2 "Artist Spotlight: Ojei (femi.the.god) Omogie". Pulse Nigeria. 26 September 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 Ihekire, Chinonso (25 June 2022). "FemiTheGod explores Lagos on Up From Nothing". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 Chukwujindu, Joy (19 October 2023). "Painting a Picture of the Future: The Social Consciousness Behind the Art of Femi.the.god". Afrocritik. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- 1 2 Falade, Tomi (7 October 2023). "Examining the Inspiring Art Style of Femi.the.god". Daily Independent. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- 1 2 Akintayo, Tope (20 June 2025). "Uncovering Untold and Forgotten Narratives: An Evaluation of Femi.the.god's 'Mgbedike'". The Moveee. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- 1 2 Ihekire, Chinonso (6 July 2023). "Femi.The.God Envies Mortality In Soul Searching Exhibition". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ↑ Afolabi, Omowunmi (15 September 2022). "The God from Lagos: A closer look at Femi.the.god's obsession with the places and people of the city of Lagos". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- 1 2 "TEDxLagosSalon: Momentum". TEDx. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ↑ "DJ Klem Presents: J Magic – My Guitar". Tooxclusive. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
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