The subject for Sobayo’s Jelesinmi
presentation could not be more immediate
and imperative. It also cannot be under
stated. This is informed by highlighting
the vanishing knowledge in pure Yoruba
language and its intricacies that is engaged
in the body of work. The advocacy world over
concerning vanishing languages and culture
is at even higher stakes than ever before as
cultures continue to fold into one another
alongside the influence of popular culture,
westernization and globalization.
Yoruba and its language has a very rich and
beautiful history that is still being researched
and documented however the contemporary
state and evolution of the language that is
deeply instilled in the culture and navigations
of the Yoruba has become of concern in
certain perspectives. Researchers continue
to present the decline of the pure form of
the language and the notice has become
a driving force behind Sobayo’s creative
interests.
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Debut solo art exhibition of 20 artworks by
Khalid Balogun with mother earth as case study.
Curated by: Mathew Oyedele
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