Akintunde Olajide John (b. 1972, Lagos) enrolled at the Yaba College of Technology for his National and Higher National Diploma to study Arts from 1996 to 1999.

He is inspired by nature, people, the fluidity of movement and the environment, and these are evident in his paintings.

He has participated in several exhibitions both on the domestic scene and overseas including: ‘Dawn of Democracy’, Lagos (2001); San Diego Watercolour Society, USA (2003); Our Experience Masion De France Lagos (2004); Colour of The Year (Dulux) Eko Le Meridian, Lagos (2006); October Rain Society of Nigerian Artists, Lagos (2009) and Masion De France Lagos (2009).

His works are exhibited as collections in some of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions including First Atlantic Bank, Access Bank, Union Bank Loans & Savings (2003 calendar), NEM Insurance (2003-2004 calendar), Highgate Brokers (2004), Homeaway Guest House Lagos, Doctors Quartet-Internet programme, Big Brother Nigeria, Inland Bar-Lagos and Masion de France (2004-2005).