Chief Nike Okundaye: Art, Activism & African Textiles with Kofo Adeleke
About this Event
Join Kofo Adeleke, author of A Biography of Nike – Bàtà Mi á Dún Ko Ko Kà, for a fascinating insight into the extraordinary life of Chief Nike Okundaye, an African cultural icon who rose from a deeply impoverished background to become a foremost champion of the revival of indigenous textile art and owner of the biggest art gallery in west Africa.
Through her remarkable journey, Chief Nike has helped lift thousands of people out of poverty.
In this event organised to mark the Black History Month, Kofo will explore some of the defining themes of her life and work – Feminism, Philanthropy, Fashion and Foresight – and examine how she transformed creativity and cultural heritage into powerful tools for social change.
About the speaker:
Kofo Adeleke is a development consultant with a focus on environmental sustainability and heritage conservation. She is passionate about promoting greater recognition and appreciation of African history and cultural heritage, the historic built environment, and local arts and crafts.
Kofo has followed Nigeria’s flourishing contemporary art scene for many years, with a particular interest in the ways art and design intersect with the natural world and draw on indigenous knowledge.
As a co-founder of Legacy – The Historical and Environmental Interest Group of Nigeria, Kofo has championed heritage conservation and the preservation of historic sites and buildings for more than 30 years. She also has extensive experience in environmental issues, including climate resilience planning, waste management and the promotion of green buildings.
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