Oma started drawing at age 3 while living with his grandmother. She later became instrumental to his artistic pursuits influencing his creativity and freedom of expression.
He studied art at the Yaba College of Art and Technology in Lagos Nigeria and later immersed himself in creating unique paintings but choosing not to sell his works until 2009. His works are now in the possession of a select group of faithful collectors around the world.
Oma is also a skilled poet and has held successful group shows in 2012 and 2013