Laolu Senbanjo

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Laolu Senbanjo
Born
Lagos, Nigeria
Known forThe Sacred Art of the Ori
Notable workBeyonce's Visual Album, Lemonade
Websitehttp://www.laolu.nyc

Laolu (Olaolu) Senbanjo, also known as "Laolu NYC", is a

Nigerian visual artist, musician, singer/songwriter, and former human rights attorney.[1]

Early life

Senbanjo was born and raised in Ilorin, Nigeria by Yoruba parents. His father was a lawyer, his mother was a nurse. He grew up performing in his church's choir. While in school he had a music group called Light and Fire which performed original songs and covers.[2][3]

Senbanjo studied law at Nigeria's Law School and, despite wanting to drop out during his second year, received his degree in 2005.

National Human Rights Commission as a senior legal officer focusing on women and children's rights. Senbanjo travelled to different parts of Northern Nigeria visiting schools and villages to educate men and women about why children should be in school.[5][6][7][8][9]

"I knew if I pursued a career in the arts, I'd have to live with the fact that some people in my hometown might never talk to me again", said Senbanjo in an interview with 99U.[4] Despite this, in 2010 Senbanjo quit his job as a lawyer and started the Laolu Senbanjo Art Gallery in Abuja, Nigeria.

Senbanjo moved to Brooklyn, New York, in August 2013 to pursue his art career.

Visual art

Senbanjo has coined his style of art, Afromysterics, meaning mystery of the African thought pattern. It incorporates African themes and African traditions. His uses charcoal and distinct patterns to create complex, story-rich art designs that draw heavily on his Yoruba heritage and feature ancient Nigerian symbols and patterns.[2][10] Senbanjo says his Nigerian roots are a major source for his visual inspiration. Though his visual references have been described as sharing "affinities with Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring".[11]

He has had commissions from, and formed partnerships with, celebrities and brand titans including Nike,

Lemonade, where Senbanjo’s body art is showcase throughout the visual album.[19]

Selected exhibitions and talks

Art appearances in selected music videos

Senbanjo and his Sacred Art of the Ori Ritual has been featured in various music videos, including:

Brand collaborations

Senbanjo has been invited to collaborate with several brands, including:

Music

Senbanjo is a

oriki into English.[36][37][38]

Select music appearances

See also

References

  1. ^ "About Laolu-Laolu NYC". laolu.nyc. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  2. ^ a b "News". Laolu.NYC. Archived from the original on 3 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Tales of tomorrow: The talks of Session 10 of TED2017". 28 April 2017. Archived from the original on 1 May 2017.
  4. ^ a b c Lara, Jacqueline (1 December 2016). "Laolu Senbanjo: How an unlikely Nigerian artist landed his designs in Beyoncé's album Lemonade". 99U by Behance. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  5. ^ Edvige, Jean-Francois. "His art adorns Nike shoes and Beyoncé dancers". CNNMoney. Archived from the original on 22 January 2017.
  6. ^ "The mysterious body painter behind Beyonce's 'Lemonade'". CNN Video. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017.
  7. ^ "Africa Live: Thursday 24 September 2015 – as it happened". 25 September 2015. Archived from the original on 24 November 2016 – via www.bbc.com.
  8. ^ "Krief, artist Laolu Senbanjo, audiobook historian Matthew Rubery, mini food artist Jay Baro". 5 January 2017. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017.
  9. ^ "Nigerian Artist Laolu Senbanjo on Race and Community in Flatbush". DNAinfo New York. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017.
  10. ^ "I Was a Struggling Immigrant Artist. Then Beyoncé Called". Cosmopolitan. 11 December 2017. Archived from the original on 14 December 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  11. ^ News, artnet (27 April 2016). "Meet The Body Artist Behind Beyoncé's Visual Album". Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ a b "MASTER OF AIR LAOLU SENBANJO". nike.com. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  13. ^
    ISSN 0362-4331. Archived
    from the original on 27 November 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  14. ^ "Laolu Senbanjo – The Sacred Art of The Ori". youtube.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  15. ^ Akindele, Toni (27 April 2016). "Meet Laolu Senbanjo, the Nigerian Artist Behind the Body Art in Beyoncé's 'Lemonade'". Essence.com. Archived from the original on 24 April 2017.
  16. ^ "Nigerian Visual Artist Laolu Senbanjo Talks Beyoncé's 'Lemonade'". OkayAfrica. 24 April 2016. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017.
  17. ^ a b Senbanjo, Laolu, "The Sacred Art of the Ori", retrieved 10 April 2021
  18. ^ a b "Dreamscape". BOCCARA ART Galleries. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  19. S2CID 219873584
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  20. ^ Zuckerman, Alicia (5 December 2014). "Trayvon Martin, Black Life Inspire Art Africa In Overtown". Archived from the original on 4 January 2018.
  21. ^ "The 10 Best Events You Missed At Art Basel Miami 2017". Vibe. 15 December 2017. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  22. ^ "Sounds Of Africa Presented by the GRAMMY Museum, in partnership with BET International". grammymuseum.org. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  23. ^ "Creation as Ritual: Performing Disguise Saturday, September 17, 2016". brooklynmuseum.org. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  24. ^ "Creation as a ritual:performing in disguise by artist LaoLu at the Brooklyn museum". youtube.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  25. ^ "Brooklyn Museum". Archived from the original on 15 September 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  26. ^ "Black Coffee Enlists Laolu Senbanjo & Mque for His New Video for 'Come With Me' – OkayAfrica". 18 May 2016. Archived from the original on 1 October 2017.
  27. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived
    from the original on 7 August 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  28. ^ "Jussie Smollett makes a hypnotizing plea in his "Catch Your Eye" video".
  29. ^ "Bad Bunny & J Balvin Tell an Emotional Ghost Story in 'La Canción' Video". Billboard.
  30. ^ "#MyStepsWill build bridges. What will your steps do? – @Afromysterics". twitter.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  31. ^ "Bulgari Man in Black Essence". bulgari.com. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  32. ^ "Laolu Senbanjo brings it all together".
  33. ^ "Belvedere vodka joins forces with acclaimed artist Laolu Senbanjo for global collaboration including stunning limited edition bottle".
  34. ^ "Belvadere Vodka x Laolu Senbanjo launches at NYFW".
  35. ^ "ESSENCE Launches September's Global Fashion Issue With Fresh New Redesign".
  36. ^ "Laolu & the Afromysterics". soundcloud.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  37. ^ "Spotify". play.spotify.com. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  38. ^ "Mama Africa – Single by Laolu NYC on Apple Music". iTunes. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  39. ^ "Laolu Senbanjo – SXSW 2015 Event Schedule". schedule.sxsw.com. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.

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