Alex was born on the 11th July 1963 in Lagos. He was educated in Auchi Polytechnic and University of Benin, where he obtained Higher National Diploma (Painting) in 1991 and a Master of Fine Arts degree in 2000.  He has participated in five solo exhibitions and many local and international group shows.

In 1988 and 1991, he received the Rector’s Certificate of Excellence and the American Ambassador’s Award in 1991. He recently received the Guinness Nigeria Plc’c Certificate of Merit in 2004. His works has been widely received by serious collectors locally and internationally.