ABSTRACT
The research is an appraisal of Yohanna Datiri?s ceramics that address issues in the society. Related literature on the ceramist were reviewed under specific headings and review of contemporary ceramists in Nigeria. The role played by this ceramist and issues raised in the work are highlighted in the review, as well as the analysis and sources of inspiration, techniques and styles of his ceramic. Data collected for the study were analysed and from the findings it was discovered that Yohanna Datiri was inspired by his teachers and lecturers. It was also discovered that the ceramist has been practicing through coiling, pinching and so on. Other techniques of ceramics such as hand built technique. The study also revealed that most of the ceramics produced by Datiri were centered on royalty for instance royal goblets, royal ritual pot, royal vase and Damanjei (royal father) which are inspired by Berom traditional cultural issues. The study further revealed that the artist has participated in several exhibitions (both exhibition, solo and group) within and outside Nigeria. The study also revealed that Datiri?s ceramics address contemporary issues in the Nigerian society; such issues includes social, political, religious and economic issues. Through his ceramics, the study discovered also the uniqueness in style especially ceramic-sculpture. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations were advanced so as to encourage ceramic practice both in institutions and private practice while historians on the other hand will document the works to add to the existing were literature available on ceramists from other parts of Nigeria.