Prince Twins Seven-Seven is not only one of Africa's most famous contemporary artists and the leader of the Osogbo School of Nigerian artists, he is known as the modern master of the Yoruba tradition in art. His work has been exhibited on every continent, is collected by major museums throughout the world, and in 2005, Prince was named UNESCO Artist for Peace. Henry Glassie blends life and art to create a vivid portrait of an extraordinary artist. This lavishly illustrated book, part biography and part artist's catalog, addresses tradition and innovation in Prince’s art, the development of his personal style, the force of the supernatural in Nigerian life, and the hard times of the immigrant artist in the United States.

Prince Twins Seven-Seven est l'un des artistes africains contemporains les plus connus. A la tête de l'école de Osogbo, un courant majeur au Nigeria, Prince Twins Seven-Seven est aussi célèbre pour être le continuateur moderne de la tradiont Yorouba. Très recherché, son travail est présent dans les collections des plus grands musées, et lui a valu la nomination d'"Artiste pour la Paix" par l'UNESCO en 2005.