Benjamin Onuorah, PhD | Fine Artist · Software Engineer · AI Researcher

Dr. Benjamin Osondu Onuorah
PhD ICT Education (Artificial Intelligence)

Fine Artist · Software Engineer · AI Researcher · Lecturer

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My Contribution to a Landmark Book on Education in Africa

I am excited to share a proud milestone in my academic journey. I recently contributed to the newly released book titled Tackling Grand Challenges in Education in Africa in the Context of Emerging Technologies, edited by the distinguished Professor Emeritus Peter A. Okebukola, OFR, who also happens to be my PhD supervisor and mentor. This important volume was published in honour of Professor Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i, former Honourable Minister of Education of Nigeria, and it brings together leading scholars to address the pressing challenges facing education in Africa while exploring opportunities offered by emerging technologies.

My contribution appears as Chapter 51: Integrating the Culturo-Techno-Contextual Approach (CTCA) in Visual Art Education in Nigeria. In this chapter, we investigated how the Culturo-Techno-Contextual Approach (CTCA); a teaching method that blends culture, technology, and local context, can transform the teaching and learning of Visual Art. The study involved 57 first-year Fine and Applied... Continue reading

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My art explores the deep connections between African philosophy, identity, and storytelling. I draws from ancestral wisdom, symbolic language, and lived experience, transforming traditional ideas into contemporary visual narratives. [Artist Statement]
I am a Software Engineer skilled in building practical and efficient applications. I work with PHP, Python and C# to create reliable applications and AI-driven solutions. I focus on writing clean, scalable code and designing systems that are intuitive and effective.

I began my formal art education at Yaba College of Technology, where I earned a National Diploma (ND) in General Art. I then proceeded to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, for a Bachelor’s degree in Fine and Applied Arts with Education. My studio practice culminated with a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Painting from the University of Benin. My MFA thesis, “Exploration of Pareidolia Phenomenon for Mixed-Media Painting,” marked a pivotal point in my conceptual focus on visual abstraction and psychological interpretation.

I’m best known for my Osondu and Soul Searcher series—bodies of work that showcase my signature use of intricate line work, dynamic strokes, and culturally embedded iconography. The Osondu Series alone features over 200 drawings centered on African cultural heritage, expressed through detailed linear motifs inspired by traditional Uli and Nsibidi designs.

In addition to my visual art practice, I hold a National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computer Science, Master in Information Technology (MIT), Master of Education (M.Ed) in Educational Technology and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in ICT Education and Artificial Intelligence from Lagos State University. My doctoral research explored the intersection of art, science education, and AI through a culturally responsive framework. This multidisciplinary foundation informs my contributions to STEAM education and edtech innovations across Africa.