Prince Alban Gogo Anyanwu (1934 – 2023)
Renowned Sculptor, Educator and Administrator

Prince Gogo studied Fine Arts at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1961-1962) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1962-1965) becoming one of the two pioneer graduates of sculpture of the University of Nigeria, and renowned sculptor and professional artist. He was a seasoned, mature, experienced professional artist and teacher – especially in Creative Arts. He was an astute administrator, who was deliberate in all his endeavours while manifesting unusual talent and skills.

On April 2, 2023, Prince Gogo’s journey on earth ended and he returned to his Creator. To celebrate this exceptional STAR and mark one year of his passing, we immortalised him by erecting a life-size bronze bust of him mounted in front of his house in Owerri where Prefab Galleries is located. The bronze statue was produced by Dr Chile Oparaocha, a professor of sculpture at the Department of Fine Arts and Design, University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, and unveiled on December 21, 2024 (attached are some of the photos).

To immortalise this Art Legend and founder of Prefab Galleries further, after two years of his passing, we launched (today) a website in his honour – www.prefabgalleries.com, where we invite everyone to watch a 2009 interview by Africa-Related https://lnkd.in/dSAVcFcy aired repeatedly in a couple of Multichoice channels and photo speak https://lnkd.in/dijTzZRP showcasing his art life that spanned four scores and nine.

Rest on, our dear Prince. 

Gogo Anyanwu Jr
For Prince Gogo’s Family
April 2, 2025