A Lagos-born Nigerian artist, Yusuff Aina Abogunde, delves into the multifaceted world of art, creating pieces that reflect his unique perspective on life. Having nurtured a love for art since childhood, he became a self-taught artist before formally studying Fine and Applied Arts at Federal College of Education, Akota, Lagos. Abogunde's talent spans across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and digital and virtual arts.

As a multidisciplinary artist, Abogunde's artistic approach is versatile, encompassing painting, sculpting, and digital/virtual art. He defines his style as "Ainaism"—a blend of imaginative lines, African patterns, and symbols rooted in African culture. The term Ainaism is derived from his name, Aina, which signifies a child born with the umbilical cord wrapped around them.

Through Nigerian contemporary art, Yusuff's creations explore themes of human identity unity, Pan-Africanism, and sociopolitical issues, while also highlighting the challenges individuals face in terms of identity, isolation, and survival. His distinctive pop art style employs surreal, figurative paintings and motion lines to depict the tribulations of the central character "Eni-Yan," symbolizing humanity and its struggles. Abogunde utilizes this character "to strip off the identity of a person, by using one face to represent all humans, as a symbol of unity and togetherness."

Yusuff's work also features sculptures, inspired by wooden and metallic masks that have played a significant role in various African cultures over time. Showcased at numerous exhibitions, his series of paintings communicate the torment arising from humanity's distorted behavior, while simultaneously expressing hope for a united, less self-centered future.