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J.D. Okhai Ojeikere

1930–2014

Untitled (Agaracha) 1974, printed 2012
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Biography

Johnson Donatus Aihumekeokhai Ojeikere (10 June 1930 – 2 February 2014), known as J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere, was a Nigerian photographer known for his work with unique hairstyles found in Nigeria.

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Untitled (Roundabout)

J.D. Okhai Ojeikere
1974, printed 2012
On display at Tate Modern part of Nigerian Modernism

Untitled (Suku Sinero/Kiko)

J.D. Okhai Ojeikere
1974, printed 2012
On display at Tate Modern part of Nigerian Modernism

Untitled (Onile Gogoro Or Akaba)

J.D. Okhai Ojeikere
1975, printed 2012
On display at Tate Modern part of Nigerian Modernism

Untitled (Star Koroba)

J.D. Okhai Ojeikere
1971, printed 2012
On display at Tate Modern part of Nigerian Modernism

Untitled (Udoji)

J.D. Okhai Ojeikere
1975, printed 2012
On display at Tate Modern part of Nigerian Modernism

Untitled (Mkpuk Eba)

J.D. Okhai Ojeikere
1974, printed 2012
On display at Tate Modern part of Nigerian Modernism

Untitled (Abebe)

J.D. Okhai Ojeikere
1975, printed 2012
On display at Tate Modern part of Nigerian Modernism

Untitled (Agaracha)

J.D. Okhai Ojeikere
1974, printed 2012
On display at Tate Modern part of Nigerian Modernism
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