His murals and mosaics are also prominent features at the National Theatre and the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, both in Lagos. When collectors don’t have any of his works to hold, his name becomes of little importance to them,” Isaac Emokpae laments. “My father was the only person to be laid in state at the National Theatre, Lagos before he was buried. Any time I want to hear him or see him, I just walk round the National Theatre, because he is everywhere even where people don’t pay attention. With this renewed efforts by Isaac and Mrs. Jacobs (son and daughter), the narratives around Emokpae is tilting towards a trinity — Father, son and daughter.

Source: The Guardian May 02, 2021 04:32 UTC