I was fortunate enough to meet this great Nigerian Artist, while living in Abuja. His work captivates the very essence of African culture which reflects strong aspects of his own Yoruba heritage. Laolu has always had a great interest in making art that forces the individual to think about what is taking place within the portrait, each one of his art works tells a story that can be interpreted in a million ways. I found this to be quite fascinating, having attended his exhibition in Abuja, I was able to learn a lot about this creative young man who used his art to tell stories.
Laoulu is hardworking, dedicated and determined young man who is also a very talented Guitar player, as I have witnessed. Aside from his art works Laolu is also a recording artist, now I was lucky to have recorded a duet with him while in Abuja, as I used to sing in my past.What a great honour it was for me to sing side by side by this talented young man, he has also inspired me to work hard towards my own aspirations. Laolu explained that all of his art and music everything has a deeper meaning to him. He is very skilled in song writing, the lyrics of his songs are just so special, listening to his music in depth brought out my own raw emotions. I believe that when an artist can tap into people's inner feelings and emotions that is truly great.
Here is a photo of Laolu and I at his exhibition.
Down below are a few of his Art works;
More information on Laolu, can be found on his website.
http://www.laolusenbanjo.com/
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