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How I Turned Trash Into Treasure, Waste Into Wealth!" C.E.O Ayokunle Kreative, Yusuf Dongo
A multi talented artist whose creative genuity has earned him a class of his own. Yusuf Dongo studied Fine and Applied Arts from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife where he proceeded to De Montfort University, United Kingdom for his Master's Degree in Fine Arts.
May 29, 2025National Reports
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My Work Explores The Idea of Value Through The Lens of Yoruba History, Culture And Tradition -Yusuf Dongo
A multi talented artist whose creative genuity has earned him a class of his own. Yusuf Dongo studied Fine and Applied Arts from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife where he proceeded to De Montfort University, United Kingdom for his Master's Degree in Fine Arts.
May 29, 2025Gateway Times Nigeria
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My Sculptures Reflect Rich History of Ijebu-Ode and Ojude Oba - Ayokunle Kreative CEO, Yusuf Dongo
The young Dude whose brand name, Ayokunle Kreative has carved a niche for himself through dint of handwork and diligence speaks on his journey to stardom and the much anticipated exhibition during the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival.
May 29, 2025Ijebu News Extra
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Ọ̀nìṣẹ́ Ònà ní Dongo fẹ́ ṣàfihàn àrà tó
A multidisciplinary artist from Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria whose work blends cultural preservation with environmental sustainability, transforming scrap metal and discarded objects into striking sculptural forms.
June 2025Gbagede Oro
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Young Artist to Unveil Giant Horse Sculpture at 2025 Ojude Oba Festival
A young Nigerian artist, Yusuf Dongo, is set to unveil a giant horse sculpture at the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival, showcasing his innovative approach to contemporary African art.
June 2025Vanguard
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Artist to Unveil Sculpture at Ojude Oba
The much-anticipated unveiling of a monumental sculpture by Yusuf Dongo at the Ojude Oba Festival promises to be a highlight of the cultural celebration.
June 2025The Nation
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Ijebu Artist to Unveil Giant Horse Sculpture at 2025 Ojude Oba Festival
An Ijebu-born artist is preparing to showcase his largest upcycled metal sculpture at the prestigious Ojude Oba Festival, marking a significant milestone in contemporary African art.
June 2025Tribune Online
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Ojude Oba: Celebrating the Horse Riders
Every year, when the drums roll and horses thunder through Ijebu-Ode, the Ojude Oba Festival reminds us that culture isn’t a museum piece—it’s alive. It moves, dazzles, and speaks in colour, pride, and spectacle. It’s where the Ijebu gather in their thousands to salute the throne and display a heritage stitched in regal fabrics, choreography, and pageantry
June 2025thisdaystyle
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Yusuf Dongo Talks African Identity, Ojude Oba and Using Scrap Metal To Create Art
From welding in his father’s workshop to crafting monumental sculptures that celebrate Yoruba heritage, Yusuf Dongo is carving a powerful legacy out of scrap metal and cultural memory. Rooted in tradition yet unafraid to challenge convention, his work is as much about reclaiming history as it is about reimagining the future. In this interview,
June 2025Culture Custodian
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