Nike Davies-Okundaye: Meet the artist preserving Nigeria’s textile heritage | Tate

Step inside the Lagos gallery of Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye, one of Nigeria’s most well-known textile artists and painters. As she guides us through her vibrant works, we explore the revival of traditional art practices and meet her daughter, Aina, who continues the tradition of Yoruba storytelling through textiles. Through their hands, we witness a living legacy of art, heritage, and the stories women pass down across generations. #NikeDaviesOkundaye #nigerianartist #textileart Nigerian Modernism is on view at Tate Modern until 10 May 2026. More information: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate... Subscribe for more films: ‪@Tate‬ To license Tate films please email [email protected] Chapters: 00:00 – 01:11 Mama Nike: Introduction 01:11 – 02:19 Beadwork on Canvas 02:19 – 03:20 Against all odds 03:20 – 04:54 Mama Nike's artworks 04:54 – 05:57 Textiles, adire & Osogbo 05:57 – 07:44 Patterns, symbols and storytelling through textiles 07:44 – 08:51 Art, womanhood and passing knowledge forward