Ehi Obinyan

Founder & Principal Advisor

Ehi Obinyan is the Founder and Principal Advisor of Banyan Art Advisory.

Born in Nigeria and shaped by experiences living in Lagos, Toronto, New York, and California, Ehi has spent her life navigating multiple cultures while maintaining a deep connection to heritage, community, and storytelling.

Professionally, she has led global marketing, growth, and transformation initiatives for multinational organizations, helping connect people, ideas, and opportunities across markets and geographies.

Throughout her career, she has remained passionate about culture, identity, and the power of stories to create meaningful connections.

That passion ultimately led to the creation of Banyan Art Advisory.

Inspired by a desire to help collectors preserve culture, strengthen identity, and create lasting legacies, Ehi founded Banyan as a bridge between contemporary African artists and collectors seeking deeper meaning through collecting.

Her areas of interest include:

  • Contemporary African Art

  • Cultural Preservation

  • Diaspora Identity

  • Legacy & Collecting

  • Community Building

  • Storytelling

Ehi Obinyan is the Founder and Principal Advisor of Banyan Art Advisory, a boutique advisory practice dedicated to connecting contemporary African artists with collectors and corporations.