Jude Ukadilonu (b. 1997, Nigeria) is a multidisciplinary artist born in Owerri, Imo State, and currently based in Osogbo. His artistic journey began in childhood, sparked by his innate curiosity and nurtured by his parents, especially his father, who gifted him his first set of art materials on his sixth birthday. Jude grew up sketching characters from illustrated children’s books, which laid the foundation for his creative expression. He later pursued formal training at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he specialized in sculpture, developing both his technical skills and a conceptual understanding of art.