# Tokini Peterside

A cultural entrepreneur who founded West Africa's premier international art fair, building a structured commercial market for visual artists. Her art fair has elevated contemporary African art on the global stage, creating jobs in event production, gallery management, and digital curation. She is a passionate advocate for the creative economy, encouraging corporate sponsorship of the arts to build cultural institutions.

- Region: 234
- Affiliation: ART X Lagos
- Industry: Art Fair, Cultural Advisory, Creative Economy
- URL: https://xecon.dev/234/profiles/people/tokini-peterside
- Updated: 2026-05-27

## Sources

1. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokini_Peterside)
2. [Tokinipeterside](https://www.tokinipeterside.com/about)
3. [Dakartnews](https://dakartnews.com/2025/09/30/a-home-for-us-by-us-how-tokini-peterside-schwebig-made-art-x-lagos-a-landmark-for-african-art/)