Ex-US First Lady, Michelle Obama Visits Dora Akunyili’s Daughter, Njideka Crosby In Her Studio

Nigeria’s Njideka Akunyili Crosby was visited in her studio by former US First Lady, Michelle Obama.

Njideka is a Nigerian-born visual artist. She is also the daughter of the late Dora Akunyili, who was the Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. Njideka’s 2017 botanical painting, titled “Bush Babies”, sold for $3.4 million USD. Since then, there has been a spike in the value of her paintings.

The visit from Michelle Obama was shared on Instagram by Njideka’s equally famous sister, Chidiogo Akunyili Parr.

Sharing a photo of Ms Obama hugging Njideka, Chidiogo wrote:

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SO THIS JUST HAPPENED! CASUAL SATURDAY IN THE AKUNYILI CROSBY FAMILY. WHEN THE MICHELLE OBAMA PAYS A VISIT TO YOUR STUDIO! ME TO MY SISTER, “IF IT COULD COME UP, MAKE SURE TO TELL HER ABOUT THE BOOK.”

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Posted: at 25-11-2019 12:51 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Your mother serve Nigeria with all her heart. Good things will surely follow her seeds. Continue shining . Your mother did not loot tax payer money to train you.

Posted: at 25-11-2019 02:13 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac

As I dorf my cap to u Mrs Akunyili May ur soul rest in peace. I still remember that it is Obama n co that gave the govt that is killing us today. The blood of all overheat has been killed by boko haram, Fulanni herdsmen and the Nigerian DSS are all on ur head Obama and family. And they will haunt hunt u down.

Posted: at 25-11-2019 03:05 PM (5 years ago) | Upcoming

 

Posted: at 25-11-2019 08:23 PM (5 years ago) | Hero