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2025-12-24 07:48:00
Writing in Punch, the report says renowned Nigerian artist, architect, and writer Demas Nwoko has marked his 90th birthday with thanksgiving activities and tributes focused on faith, mentorship, and cultural legacy.
The celebration was framed not just as a personal milestone but as recognition of influence—how his work and guidance shaped younger professionals in art, architecture, and cultural thought.
Part of the programme reportedly included a dedication tied to his late mother, highlighting family memory and community symbolism rather than a purely social party atmosphere.
The event also drew attention to the broader cultural value of “living legends”—figures whose work bridges post-independence creativity and contemporary design identity.
ThisDay reported the anniversary featured “a thanksgiving and the inauguration of church Belfry in honour of his late mother,” while The Guardian described him as “a patriarch of African modern design.”
Echotitbits take: Nigeria’s culture economy needs better documentation and monetisation of legacy—archives, museums, design foundations, and structured mentorship. Watch for whether institutions turn these milestones into lasting cultural infrastructure, not just ceremonies.
Source: The Punch — December 24, 2025 (https://punchng.com/renowned-artist-demas-nwoko-marks-90th-birthday/)
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