When you think about investment, your mind probably goes straight to stocks, real estate, or maybe the latest tech start-up. But on a bright Friday morning, Nigerian visual artist and eminent personality, Dr. Kunle Adeyemi, former lecturer at Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, reminded viewers on Channels Television’s ‘Business Morning’ that art, too, belongs in the same conversation. Writes Ireho Aito

Known for his huge figure, gait and boldness with genuine Printmaking techniques, on canvas and in thought, Dr. Adeyemi passionately explained that art collection is not just about beauty or culture, in fact, it’s a powerful financial asset. “Collectors who invest wisely in art can enjoy returns comparable to stocks or real estate,” he emphasised, backing his words with data that left the anchor nodding in agreement.

For him, art is more than an expression of creativity. It’s a store of value, a heritage piece, and, when chosen carefully, a lucrative portfolio booster. In a society where financial literacy is often boxed into traditional investments, Adeyemi is pushing the boundaries by urging Nigerians to see art not only as decoration for living rooms but as a smart and strategic business move.

What stood out most wasn’t just the statistics he shared, but his pride in being Nigerian-made, Nigerian-rooted, and globally relevant. His words carried the weight of experience and the elegance of someone who sees the bigger picture which is a future where African art is not only celebrated but traded with the same seriousness as gold and oil.

For lifestyle lovers, investors, and culture enthusiasts, Dr. Kunle Adeyemi’s message was simple yet powerful buy art, live with art, invest in art. Because sometimes, the most beautiful things are also the smartest assets.

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