The Child I Left Behind. African Contemporary Wall Art. Original Acrylic on Canvas Painting by Nigerian artist Olamilekan Okunade

Original Acrylic on Canvas Painting by Nigerian artist Olamilekan Okunade — one-of-one African portrait wall art for the living room, bedroom, or office. This piece ships ready to hang, sourced directly from the artist's studio.

Artist: Okunade Olamilekan
Title: The Child I Left Behind 
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 8 x 12 Inches
Year: 2026
Framing: Unframed

The Child I Left Behind.

Growing up is inevitable, but you know what more strange thing I did—leaving the child in me uncared for.

This piece reflects on the pursuit of maturity and the child I sacrificed for that stance, it challenged me on why I hardened my heart to prove the point. Caught me in between "if I could go back in time—smiling so broadly, to wonder, play, and hope in the purest innocence form.

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