ARGUNGU SERIES

Preserving Heritage. Documenting History. Inspiring the Future.

ABOUT ARGUNGU SERIES

The Argungu Series is a cultural documentation and visual storytelling project dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Argungu Emirate in Kebbi State, Nigeria.

The project grew out of the Self-Tour Nigeria Project and from a deep recognition of the importance of documenting the traditions, people, landscapes, festivals, histories, and everyday cultural expressions that define Argungu. It is founded on the belief that meaningful and sustainable development begins with a conscious appreciation of a community's identity, history, and cultural heritage.

Through painting, photography, research, documentation, exhibitions, and other creative forms of visual expression, the Argungu Series seeks to create a lasting visual record of Argungu for present and future generations.

Visual documentation is a powerful form of communication. Images can preserve moments, evoke memories, communicate history, and create connections across generations and cultures. What is documented...
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ARGUNGU SERIES 11

A SOLO ART EXHIBITION BY OGHAGBON EBOIGBODIN MOSES

A new chapter in the Argungu Series is unfolding.

Through painting, observation, and visual storytelling, Oghagbon Eboigbodin Moses continues his exploration of the people, traditions, landscapes, and cultural memory of Argungu Emirate in Kebbi State, Nigeria.

ARGUNGU SERIES 11 brings together a new body of works created in honour of the fishermen of Argungu—their courage, strength, skill, traditions, and enduring connection to the waters that have shaped generations.

The exhibition celebrates the fishermen not only as participants in a historic cultural tradition, but as custodians of heritage whose stories, labour, and way of life deserve to be remembered and preserved for generations to come.

Through these works, the artist invites us to see Argungu through his eyes: its people, its rivers, its traditions, and the living memory carried from one generation to another.

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Honouring the fishermen. Preserving the heritage.
Documenting today for tomorrow.

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"PASSION 1 (ARGUNGU) ACRYLIC ON CANVAS. 22" X 22" INCHES. 2025.

"PASSION 1 (ARGUNGU) ACRYLIC ON CANVAS. 22" X 22" INCHES. 2025.

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"PEACE" ACRYLIC ON CANVAS. 32" X 22" INCHES. 2025.

"PEACE" ACRYLIC ON CANVAS. 32" X 22" INCHES. 2025.

"MAN AND TIME" (ARGUNGU) ACRYLIC ON CANVAS. 22" X 22" INCHES. 2025.

"MAN AND TIME" (ARGUNGU) ACRYLIC ON CANVAS. 22" X 22" INCHES. 2025.

EVENING HAZE 3

EVENING HAZE 3 Pastel on paper 25" × 18" inches 2011 As the evening settles over the landscape, figures and movement gradually dissolve into the warm haze of the fading light. Evening Haze 3 captures a quiet moment of transition, using soft pastel tones, atmospheric depth and subtle movement to evoke the beauty and mystery of Argungu at dusk.

THE WAY WE ARE 3

THE WAY WE ARE 3 A quiet yet powerful portrayal of people gathered in a moment of movement and reflection. Through expressive brushwork, subdued colours, smoke and warm touches of light, the painting captures the atmosphere, human presence and simple rhythms of everyday life. THE WAY WE ARE 3 Acrylic on Canvas 68 × 23 inches 2025

"THE WAY WE ARE 1" ACRYLIC ON CANVAS. 32" X 22" INCHES. 2025.

"THE WAY WE ARE 1" ACRYLIC ON CANVAS. 32" X 22" INCHES. 2025.

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"MESSENGERS OF THE EVENING" ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 68" X 42" INCHES. 2026.

"MESSENGERS OF THE EVENING" ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 68" X 42" INCHES. 2026.

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“MU JE GIDA 1” (LET’S GO HOME 1)

“MU JE GIDA 1” (LET’S GO HOME 1) Acrylic on Canvas 22" × 22" 2025 A quiet moment of return, “Mu Je Gida 1” captures the familiar feeling of heading home as the day comes to an end. Framed by earthen walls, a winding pathway and the fading evening light, the painting evokes the warmth, simplicity and timeless rhythm of life in Argungu. Through light, atmosphere and movement, the work reflects the beauty found in everyday journeys and the enduring sense of home.

FOR GLORY 1 (ARGUNGU)

FOR GLORY 1 (ARGUNGU) Mixed Media | 54" × 54" | 2019/2020 A powerful and richly textured composition inspired by the spirit of Argungu. The gathering of forms, movement and earthy colours evokes the energy, anticipation and communal pride surrounding the fishing tradition. For Glory 1 reflects the determination to participate, compete and preserve a cultural heritage that continues to connect generations.

A WALK INTO TRADITION 3 (ARGUNGU)

A WALK INTO TRADITION 3 (ARGUNGU) A quiet yet powerful portrayal of a long walk with the fishermen towards the Matan Fada River in Argungu. The scattered figures, earthy tones and expansive landscape capture the movement, anticipation and communal spirit surrounding a journey deeply rooted in tradition. Through this work, the artist documents not just a place, but a living cultural experience passed from one generation to another. Acrylic on Canvas 54" × 42" inches 2026

EXPERIENCE 3

EXPERIENCE 3 A deeply observed portrait that reflects the quiet strength, character, and lived experience of an Argungu elder. Through expressive brushwork, textured surfaces, and a thoughtful gaze, the painting captures more than a likeness—it preserves a moment of human presence, memory, and dignity within the cultural landscape of Argungu. Oil on Textured Canvas 30 × 26 inches 2017.

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