Hamid Ibrahim (b. 1963) was born in Kogi State, Nigeria. He studied Fine and Applied Arts at the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos between 1984 and 1990. He worked for brief periods as a cartoonist and illustrator after leaving art school before eventually deciding to become a full-time artist in Lagos. He is also a certified art teacher.

Ibrahim is a founding member of (G.F.A) Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria. He was also recently the Vice president of (S.N.A) Society of Nigeria Artists.