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Makinde Presents Staff of Office to Soun

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3 years ago

December 21, 2023

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented staff of office to Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye as 21st Soun of Ogbomoso.

Speaking at the official presentation of the staff office to Oba Ghandi, Governor Makinde described the new Soun as a visional leader, an entrepreneur and a motivational speaker.

He said that Ogbomoso residents were fortunate to have such a monarch as king, noting that Oba Olaoye is an experienced man who has come to bring development to Ogbomoso as a whole.

The governor further charged the new Soun to use his health of experience, exposure and ingenuity to enhance the infrastructure development of the town.

In his goodwill message, former vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo described Oba Olaoye as his friend who was always bent on speaking the truth even when it was not convenient for people around him.

Professor Osinbajo further congratulated the people of Ogbomoso for having someone like Ghandi as the king

In his speech titled “My Dreams and Reality for Ogbomoso Land”, Oba Olaoye promised to dwell on notable developmental projects that would make life meaningful to all.

He said he had come to serve the people irrespective of religion and tribal difference and called on all and sundry to support his vision of taking Ogbomoso to the promised land.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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2 days ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”