Nigerian artist's exhibition showcases food preservation methods

Nigerian artist Olufela Omokeko buys fresh pepper at a food market in Lagos, Nigeria January 19, 2023. – Photo: Reuters

In his latest exhibition, Nigerian artist Olufela Omokeko is exploring the importance of food preservation in a country where food is often spoiled due to lack of quick access to markets and cold storage.

During a recent art exhibition in Iwaya, a slum in the commercial capital Lagos, guests also had the chance to taste Omokeko's puree from dried tomatoes, peppers and local spices as he showcased age-old traditions on how to extend the shelf life of perishable food.