I of Africa Season 3 Episode 7 | Featuring Laolu Senbanjo

The world is indeed his canvas. This new episode features Laolu Senbanjo also known as “Laolu NYC”, a Nigerian, Brooklyn-based performance and visual artist, singer, songwriter, musician, human rights lawyer, and activist. He started his career in law and after practicing it for 3 years in Nigeria, he decided to move to New York where he pursued his love and passion for art. Through his consistent efforts, he has collaborated with Swizz Beats, Alicia Keys, Kenneth Cole, Nike, Ted, Bvlgari, Belvedere, Starbuck, Equinox, Shake Shack, Lupita Nyongo, and Beyonce. He has partnered with Facebook, Apple, and Target.

In this episode, we discussed:
What is it like being a creative and what are the people and his family’s thoughts about it
How does Laolu find the drive to keep moving forward
Why he moved from Nigeria to New York and start a new life and career
How the world is his canvas
How Laolu wanted people to perceive him as an artist
How his art speaks of Nigerian roots and the Yoruba heritage
Impact of social media on his life and career
How his collaboration with Beyoncé inspire and motivate him to pursue his career even more
Work experience with Beyoncé as a visual artist for her album “Lemonade”
What does it mean to be a Yoruba
What Feminism means to Laolu

It’s been an honor to have Laolu Senbanjo as our special guest in this episode. Make sure you watch, like, and share this video! Also, don’t forget to hit that subscription button as well!
Special thanks to Laolu Senbanjo

Executive Producer, Creator, and Host: Aina Fadina
Director and Editor: Herman Jean-Noël
Sound Engineer, Assistant DP, and Assistant Editor: Alvin Dollow
Music Written, Recorded and Produced by: Blitz the Ambassador
Graphics and Color: Neglakay Productions LLC
Executive Producer: Carlos Lo
Styled By: Tsemaye Binitie
Additional Music Provided by: Laolu Senbanjo
Special thanks to Kate Hallet, Dr. and Mrs. Fadina, Otogbim, and Duncan Goldie-Scot

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