14
Oct
Adire Queen - The Power of African Art
The life of Chief Nike Okundaye, the famous Nigerian artist and owner of the biggest art gallery in West Africa, is discussed by her biographer Kofo Adeleke.
Nike's own brand of philosophy and philanthropy has driven her life and helped to lift thousands of people out of poverty.
Kofo Adeleke is a development consultant with a focus on environmental sustainability and heritage conservation. She authored a Biography of Níkę – "Bàtà Mi á Dún Ko Ko Kà" that gives a deep insight into the African art, female artists, textile history, the use of indigo, and fashion.
Title: A Biography of Nike
Author and speaker: Kofo Adeleke
Moderator: Nina Risoli (Library Collections Officer)
Location: Online event through a Zoom session
Date: 14 October 2021
Time: 21:30 – 22:30 (Tbilisi time)
