Lagos Street Art Festival

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MEET THE TEAM

His Excellency
Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Governor, Lagos State

ADAORA MBELU
Creator & Brand Storyteller

Osa “Osa Seven”
Okunkpolor
Visual Artist

Akinlabi “Phisha”
Akinbulumo
Visual Artist & Brand Storyteller

Karishma Daryani Chugani
Creative Industrialist & Learning Designer

Hon. Idris Aregbe
SA to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts & Culture

Adetoun Popoola
GM,
LASPARK

Sam Onyemelukwe
Global Business Development Director, Trace

Victor Ehikhamenor
Founder,
Angels & Muse

Aisha Augie
DG, Center for Black And African Arts & Civilization

Benny Bing
Artist

Melissa Cucci
Chairwoman,
BAZ-ART

Jay Chukwuemeka
Partner, IMC

ABOUT INSCRIBE
Inscribe Art is a Public Art company leveraging Urban Art as a catalyst for Innovation, Education, Transformation, and Community. We’re on a mission to integrate culture and arts in urban public spaces to shape the images and identity of cities, while empowering the people within these communities.

When you work with our team at Inscribe, you’re not just getting a team of artists, you’re getting a team of creative industrialists who use the power of storytelling for influence and impact. We tell stories through our art, and create functional spaces that can be used for campaigns, events, activations, and experiences. Beyond our creativity, we are also project managers who are able to work effectively and efficiently with consideration to our clients timelines, and budgets.

Whether you’re looking to create a mural, an experiential event, a campaign using Urban art/culture as a catalyst, or you simply want us to consult on an Art & Design project, we’re your plug!
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Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is a Nigerian politician and the current Governor of Lagos State. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, as well as the London Business School, Lagos Business School and the John F. Kennedy School of Government. Before his gubernatorial ambition, he was the managing director and CEO of Lagos State Property Development Corporation (LSPDC).

In 2003, his eventful career opened to yet another colorful chapter with his appointment, first as Special Adviser to the Deputy Governor on Corporate Matters; and later as Special Adviser to the Executive Governor on Corporate Matters in 2004. His Excellency, Mr. Sanwo-Olu’s entry became a reference point for professionalism and excellence in the public service. At 39, he was appointed acting Commissioner for Economic Planning & Budget from 2004 to 2005, and became the substantive Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in 2007 following his exceptional performance.

His managerial imprint became noticeable at the Lagos State Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions in 2007 when he served as the Commissioner. During this period, Mr. Sanwo-Olu authored an executable Civil Service Framework designed around the Human Capital Performance Index, which puts Lagos State civil servants among the highest and regularly paid in the country.
A public officer with an impressive record of accomplishments, he was instrumental to the setting-up of Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), a contributory pension scheme, even ahead of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Some of his notable contributions include setting-up and serving as the pioneer Chairman the Lagos State Security Trust Fund Board, tracking and intelligent analysis of Internally Generated Revenues (IGR) by the various government agencies and parastatals, including the Board of Internal Revenue (BIR), for executive consideration and policy making; as well as preparation and publication of the Lagos State Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (LASEEDS).

It is also to Sanwo-Olu’s credit that the Lagos Asset Management Limited (LAGBUS) was established to ease the public transportation problem by complementing the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Lagos State. He also worked on the Control & Command Centre in Alausa, which significantly improved the capacity of the security agencies to respond to distress calls in a swift and timely manner. His Excellency, Mr. Sanwo-Olu was appointed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Lagos State Property Development Corporation (LSPDC) in 2016, and in just 2 years, the visionary administrator had returned the hitherto struggling organisation to the path of efficiency and profitability. He also refocused the organisation to effectively tackle housing deficit in the state, which again validated his credentials as a resourceful leader and problem solver. His valuable experience garnered from executive-level roles in the private and public sectors has not only distinguished him, but also made him a valuable resource to some notable organisations on whose boards he has served.

It is unexpected that Babajide’s enterprising career in the private sector, defining roles in public service and selfless contributions to the society would not have attracted international recognition and accolades at home. But as a man attired in modesty, these awards and laurels are encouragements that keep him on the path of service to God and humanity.
Adaora is a brand strategist who is passionate about helping brands own and tell their stories – she has worked on projects with multinational brands including Google, Guinness, Johnny Walker, Microsoft, Adidas, Hennessy, Pepsi Co, Fenty, Zipline, Bolt, amongst others. Her professional background spans across various industries, and Adaora has served as a content strategist on high profile government events, such as the International Conference on Peace & Security and the United Nations World Tourism Organization Conference to name a few. She was also the project manager for Fremantle Licensed TV Shows, Nigerian Idol and Nigeria’s Got Talent, and worked on X Factor Nigeria. Adaora was the Corporate Communications Manager for OSMI during the 2010 World Cup managing all communications on the broadcast rights for Nigeria. She has been mentioned in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “11 Africans that are changing the business landscape in Africa.” She is a two time Future Awards Africa Nominee and a recipient of the Royal Leadership Award by His Imperial Majesty, The Ooni of Ife. In 2020, Adaora was named one of the 100 Most Influential People of African Descent in support of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent.

Adaora has been featured among Nigeria’s Under 40 CEO’s, and Top 30 Under 30, and was awarded “Most Inspiring Woman of the Year” 2019. In 2019, she co-produced “Truth”an AMVCA award winning TV series on the Africa Magic Channel.

At the age of 16, Adaora represented Nigeria at the Global Young Leaders Conference in New York, and Washington DC, USA. In university, she was nominated Outstanding Freshman at NKU, Outstanding Sophomore at NKU, and Outstanding Junior at NKU. She was also invited to the National Scholars Honor Society, and Entrepreneurship Institute Honors Committee. She was the president of the African Students Union at Northern Kentucky University, and Vice President/Social Chair of the International Students Union. She was the first black recipient of “The Spirit Of Entrepreneurship” Scholarship by The Castellini Foundation.

Aside from her academic and professional work, She has a super-passion for community development. She is a founder at Socially Africa (@sociallyafrica), a foundation that pays forward to the society through several initiatives. She also teaches and shares transformational content via her 100,000+ strong social media community.

Adaora is a co-founder at Lumination Global, a Creative Strategy & Learning Design company.
Osa Seven is one of Africa’s foremost GFX and Graffiti Artist, with a passion for telling stories using contemporary art. From abstract art, to tribal art to iconoc portraits, to scenic images, and brand designs, Osa’s meticulousness, and brilliance can be seen through his work. Osa is a visual communications graduate from the University of Lagos, with a background working in brand communications.

He has worked with major brands including: Adidas, Red Bull, HP, Microsoft, Jameson, Apple Music, Google, Netflix, MTV Base, Diageo, Pepsi, Global Citizens, UNDP, Absolut and more.
Osa is passionate about creating Art in Public spaces for Tourism, Community, and Social Impact. He is a Founder, and Executive Creative Director at Inscribe Art.

In 2016, Osa was nominated in the Arts & Culture Category Of The Future Awards Africa. In 2019, he was commissioned by Hennessy as the first African Artist to design a bottle for the Very Special Cognac in celebration of the Hennessy Artistry 10 years anniversary in Nigeria.

He was featured in the Microsoft Global Campaign for the 2017 Special Olympics. He is also the first graffiti artist to be commissioned by the Lagos state government to create a monumental piece in Lagos state – his work, “Eko Tag” has been a prominent feature within the cityscape.

Osa has been a workshop facilitator and panelist at several events where he shares his inspiring story. He was featured on CNN’s Africa Voices as an artist disrupting the African Street Art space, and giving back to society through his art.

He is passionate about giving back to the society, and thus engages in social outreach, and NGO activity across Nigeria. He is a co-founder of Socially Africa, where he uses art to promote social causes and raise awareness on various societal issues, through his “Art For A Cause” initiative.
Osa Seven is one of Africa’s foremost GFX and Graffiti Artist, with a passion for telling stories using contemporary art. From abstract art, to tribal art to iconoc portraits, to scenic images, and brand designs, Osa’s meticulousness, and brilliance can be seen through his work. Osa is a visual communications graduate from the University of Lagos, with a background working in brand communications.

He has worked with major brands including: Adidas, Red Bull, HP, Microsoft, Jameson, Apple Music, Google, Netflix, MTV Base, Diageo, Pepsi, Global Citizens, UNDP, Absolut and more.
Osa is passionate about creating Art in Public spaces for Tourism, Community, and Social Impact. He is a Founder, and Executive Creative Director at Inscribe Art.

In 2016, Osa was nominated in the Arts & Culture Category Of The Future Awards Africa. In 2019, he was commissioned by Hennessy as the first African Artist to design a bottle for the Very Special Cognac in celebration of the Hennessy Artistry 10 years anniversary in Nigeria.

He was featured in the Microsoft Global Campaign for the 2017 Special Olympics. He is also the first graffiti artist to be commissioned by the Lagos state government to create a monumental piece in Lagos state – his work, “Eko Tag” has been a prominent feature within the cityscape.

Osa has been a workshop facilitator and panelist at several events where he shares his inspiring story. He was featured on CNN’s Africa Voices as an artist disrupting the African Street Art space, and giving back to society through his art.

He is passionate about giving back to the society, and thus engages in social outreach, and NGO activity across Nigeria. He is a co-founder of Socially Africa, where he uses art to promote social causes and raise awareness on various societal issues, through his “Art For A Cause” initiative.
Karishma Daryani-Chugani is a Catalyst, with a passion for supporting, optimizing, and catalyzing this human potential such that it leads to 10x changes in thoughts, decisions and ultimately what a person builds. She is a co-founder at Lumination Global, a Creative Strategy & Learning Design company.

Over the years, she has worked in various capacities across different industries, garnering valuable experience that she brings to projects. Her professional career started off in the music industry, where she worked in A&R for BMG Records in Canada. In 2004, she moved back to Nigeria where she worked as the general manager for multimedia group Silverbird Entertainment. During this time, she served as projects manager on events such as “Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2006”, Wyclef Jean Black/Gold Tour, Coca Cola/Fifa World Cup Trophy Tour, MTV Base 100th Live Concert Abuja, MTV Base/Silverbird Television Partnership Launch, Nokia Guinness Book of World Records Danceathon, MTV Base/Pras Concert, amongst others.

In addition to her professional career, Karishma is a certified integrative nutrition health coach, helping people to create a holistic health and wellness vision and plan to support their physical, mental, and emotional health.

Karishma’s worldview is expansive. She believes that there is always hope for better. As a result, she never stops learning. She is a trained YPO forum moderator and has a passion for facilitating peer to peer groups, leading them to share deeply and vulnerably, with the aim of fostering connection, community, and a safe space to learn how to ‘lead better.’ She has a passion for paying it forward to society. She is a leader at Socially Africa, an organization that teaches people to Be Good, Do Good, and Inspire Good.

In her role at AISL, she served in various leadership capacities such as the AISL Service Learning Design Committee, the AISL Accreditation Steering Committee, Diversity, Equity, Justice, & Inclusion Steering community, and the Strategic Vision Design Team. She also received a certificate of Excellence in Alumni Management from the Graduway Alumni Network.