Tinko Tinko by Deolu Femi

Medium: Paper

Dimensions: 36 x 48 in

Year: 2025

Price: $1700.00 USD

Status: available

This series is inspired by the traditional childhood games many Nigerians grew up with, games that are fading today. Tinko Tinko, Ten Ten, Suwe and others weren’t just play; they taught us friendship, confidence, and how to belong. These artworks revisit those memories to show how these simple games shaped our identity and connected us to our community. I want viewers to feel nostalgia, warmth, and the joy of shared childhood moments, and to remember the cultural value hidden in the games we once played.