Solomon Wangboje (b. 1930-1988) studied at the Nigeria College of Science, Art and Technology, now Ahmadu Bello University.

His teaching career took him from Yaba College of Technology to the University of Ife. Where, he directed the Ori Olokun workshop, then on to Ahmadu Bello university where he was Head of the Department of Fine Arts.

He eventually moved to The University of Benin where he rose to the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor.